| ZIP Code | 14131 |
|---|---|
| City | Ransomville |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Niagara County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 324 ft |
| Latitude | 43.238603 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.899823 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.9 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,534 (40.6%) |
| Some College | 569 (15.1%) |
| Associates | 440 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 405 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 815 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $91,424 ▲ 20% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,800 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $856/mo ↓ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,198 |
| Vacant Units | 191 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,198 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 191 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 14131 is located in Ransomville, New York, within Niagara County. With a population of 5,339, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.9 years. Economically, 14131 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $91,424 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14131 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $856 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 14131 is primarily White (93.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14131 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 14131 in Ransomville, NY is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,339 residents, a median household income of $91,424, and a median home value of $204,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.