| ZIP Code | 14085 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake View |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 730 ft |
| Latitude | 42.714292 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.927674 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 58% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.4% ▲ 56% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 42 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,102 (19.4%) |
| Some College | 476 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 633 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 693 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,745 (48.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,286 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $274,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 3,135 |
| Vacant Units | 91 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,135 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 91 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 14085 is located in Lake View, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 8,439, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 14085 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,286 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14085 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $274,700 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 14085 is primarily White (92.59%). Residents are highly educated — 60.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14085 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 14085 in Lake View, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,439 residents, a median household income of $124,286, and a median home value of $274,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.