City

Barker, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Niagara County  ·  New York

👥2,944Population
💰$72,333Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$166,100Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 8.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 5.1%Race
White80.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black8.2%
Asian0.7%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.9%)
HS Graduate652 (33.4%)
Some College301 (15.4%)
Associates254 (13%)
Bachelors340 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree390 (19.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 19.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate19.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,333 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$166,100 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units1,375
Vacant Units243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Barker, NY

Barker is a city in New York, located in Niagara County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,944 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Barker is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,333 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Barker is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barker is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.5%).

Barker, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Barker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14012 2,944 $72,333 $166,100 $742 2.6% 37.3% 88.4%