Zip code 14170: West Falls, New York

Q: What city is zip code 14170?

14170 is assigned to West Falls, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 14170 in?

14170 is in Erie County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 14170?

About 2,292 people live in 14170, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 14170?

The median household income in 14170 is $116,746.

Q: What zip codes are near 14170?

The closest zip codes to 14170 are 14033, 14127, 14110, 14025, 14052.

Residential delivery areaErie CountyEastern Time

Population

2,292

Median household income

$117K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$338K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$855/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

13 sq mi

171 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 14170

14170 is a small-town zip code in West Falls, New York (Erie County), covering 13 sq mi of land. About 2,292 people live here, or 171 per square mile. The median resident is 44.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $116,746 a year, 45% above the national median of $80,734. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $337,700, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $855 a month.

39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.5 minutes each way, and 33% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 14170 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Work from home32.7%
96th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%66th of 1,685 in NY
Homeownership rate89.5%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%338th of 1,673 in NY
Rent-burdened renters64.4%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%271st of 1,579 in NY
Median earnings per worker$75,066
91st
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,321231st of 1,676 in NY
Median age44.9
85th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.8687th of 1,693 in NY
Median household income$116,746
83rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974347th of 1,602 in NY
Per capita income$57,126
82nd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,712381st of 1,690 in NY
Government workers18.4%
78th
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%804th of 1,685 in NY
Veterans7.7%
74th
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%468th of 1,693 in NY
Average commute28.5 min
66th
U.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min722nd of 1,618 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher39.1%
64th
U.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%616th of 1,691 in NY
Residents 65 and older18.5%
64th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%998th of 1,693 in NY
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%888th of 1,685 in NY
Median home value$337,700
51st
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,800632nd of 1,614 in NY
Housing vacancy5.9%
43rd
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1,178th of 1,675 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.427
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · NY 0.517780th of 1,669 in NY
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%748th of 1,693 in NY
Tech workers2%
33rd
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%827th of 1,685 in NY
Self-employed workers7.6%
27th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,151st of 1,685 in NY
Population density171/sq mi
19th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi894th of 1,693 in NY
Broadband access87%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,248th of 1,673 in NY
Unemployment rate3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,167th of 1,685 in NY
Median gross rent$855
10th
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,6211,117th of 1,367 in NY
Diversity index16.2
9th
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.51,142nd of 1,693 in NY
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,339th of 1,693 in NY
Population2,292
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366995th of 1,693 in NY
Poverty rate2.3%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,544th of 1,679 in NY
Uninsured rate0.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,504th of 1,689 in NY

Measure	14170	Erie	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Work from home	32.7%	12.9%	14.9%	15.1%	96th	66th of 1,685
Homeownership rateStrength	89.5%	65.8%	54.3%	65.2%	95th	338th of 1,673
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	64.4%	50.3%	52.1%	51.1%	92nd	271st of 1,579
Median earnings per workerStrength	$75,066	$50,407	$55,321	$49,666	91st	231st of 1,676
Median age	44.9	40.4	39.8	38.9	85th	687th of 1,693
Median household incomeStrength	$116,746	$72,839	$85,974	$80,734	83rd	347th of 1,602
Per capita incomeStrength	$57,126	$42,777	$50,712	$44,673	82nd	381st of 1,690
Government workers	18.4%	17.1%	16.4%	14.5%	78th	804th of 1,685
Veterans	7.7%	5.7%	3.7%	6.2%	74th	468th of 1,693
Average commute	28.5 min	21.3 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	66th	722nd of 1,618
Bachelor's degree or higher	39.1%	38%	40.2%	35.7%	64th	616th of 1,691
Residents 65 and older	18.5%	19.3%	17.9%	17.2%	64th	998th of 1,693
Healthcare workers	9.7%	11.2%	11.8%	9.7%	53rd	888th of 1,685
Median home value	$337,700	$233,800	$423,800	$332,700	51st	632nd of 1,614
Housing vacancy	5.9%	7.2%	10%	10.1%	43rd	1,178th of 1,675
Income inequality (Gini)	0.427	0.464	0.517	0.483	43rd	780th of 1,669
Residents under 18	20.2%	20.1%	20.5%	22%	33rd	748th of 1,693
Tech workers	2%	3%	3.5%	3.8%	33rd	827th of 1,685
Self-employed workers	7.6%	7.3%	9.7%	10%	27th	1,151st of 1,685
Population density	171/sq mi	912/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	19th	894th of 1,693
Broadband accessWeakness	87%	90.2%	90.8%	91%	19th	1,248th of 1,673
Unemployment rateStrength	3%	4.9%	6.4%	5.2%	16th	1,167th of 1,685
Median gross rent	$855	$1,090	$1,621	$1,413	10th	1,117th of 1,367
Diversity index	16.2	45.5	65.5	61.4	9th	1,142nd of 1,693
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	7.5%	22.8%	14.1%	8th	1,339th of 1,693
Population	2,292	950,622	19,852,366	334,922,499	4th	995th of 1,693
Poverty rateStrength	2.3%	13.9%	14%	12.5%	1st	1,544th of 1,679
Uninsured rateStrength	0.6%	2.9%	5.1%	8.4%	1st	1,504th of 1,689

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

10%

35–44

17%

45–54

14%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.9

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

18.5%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black0%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

16.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 898
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 81.4%
Married couples: 61.2%
Living alone: 17.9%
Veterans (of adults): 7.7%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

$100–150k

31%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

18%

Median household income

14170

$116,746

Erie Co.

$72,839

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$57,126

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

30.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.427

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

14170

$337,700

Erie Co.

$233,800

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

14170

$855

Erie Co.

$1,090

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

84%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 954
Owner-occupied: 89.5%
Vacant: 5.9%
Median year built: 1968
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 64.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.5%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

66%

Carpooled

0.6%

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

33%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

23%

30–44

30%

45–59

60+

Average commute

28.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

71.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

17%

Production

14%

Sales

11%

Education

10%

Healthcare

10%

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Management

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Computer and math

Food service

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

18%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

15%

Education

12%

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Restaurants and hotels

0.8%

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$75,066

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	14170	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$97,500	$74,888
Service	$11,438	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,990	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$88,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$75,602	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

27%

Some college

14%

Associate's

15%

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 95.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.6%
Households with broadband: 87%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.4%
No internet access: 13%
Without health insurance: 0.6%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): West Falls
State: New York
County: Erie County
Center point: 42.7002° N, 78.6743° W
Land area: 13 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 14170

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
14033	Colden, NY	2.8 mi	1,539	$87,431	$338,500
14127	Orchard Park, NY	4.9 mi	31,543	$109,386	$364,900
14110	North Boston, NY · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
14025	Boston, NY	5.9 mi	3,243	$115,188	$267,200
14052	East Aurora, NY	6.8 mi	17,514	$99,970	$343,700
14273	Buffalo, NY · PO box	6.8 mi	—	—	—
14139	South Wales, NY	6.9 mi	2,113	$86,402	$285,100
14069	Glenwood, NY	7.1 mi	443	$85,469	$239,400
14080	Holland, NY	7.3 mi	4,444	$76,786	$263,100
14140	Spring Brook, NY · PO box	7.4 mi	—	—	—
14075	Hamburg, NY	8 mi	44,520	$83,383	$266,100
14169	Wales Center, NY	8.6 mi	77	$61,782	under $10,000

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Questions about 14170

What city is zip code 14170?

14170 is assigned to West Falls, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 14170 in?

14170 is in Erie County, New York.

What is the population of 14170?

About 2,292 people live in 14170, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 14170 in?

14170 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 14170?

The median household income in 14170 is $116,746.

What zip codes are near 14170?

The closest zip codes to 14170 are 14033, 14127, 14110, 14025, 14052.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14170, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.