14004 ZIP Code — Alden, NY

Erie County, New York

ZIP code 14004 is located in Alden, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 48.61 square miles and serves a population of 11,658 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585/716.

About ZIP code 14004

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,631. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14004 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,658

population

48.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alden	Acceptable
Alden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14102 Marilla (5.5 mi) 14040 Darien Center (5.6 mi) 14086 Lancaster (6.7 mi) 14059 Elma (8.4 mi) 14036 Corfu (8.4 mi) 14031 Clarence (9.2 mi) 14001 Akron (9.4 mi) 14052 East Aurora (10.1 mi) 14026 Bowmansville (10.2 mi) 14043 Depew (10.9 mi) 14011 Attica (10.9 mi) 14005 Alexander (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,658
Population density	240 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	48.61 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	42.8997
Longitude	-78.4935
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585/716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.4%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

11,658

Population

240

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$81,631

Median household income

$34,233

Per capita income

$221,200

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3,750

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

373

Under 5

342

324

5–9

296

347

10–14

317

365

15–19

334

203

20–24

186

717

25–34

656

909

35–44

833

591

45–54

542

410

55–59

376

471

60–64

431

693

65–74

635

512

75–84

468

171

85+

156

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,367	20.3%
18 and over	9,291	79.7%
65 and over	2,635	22.6%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Black or African American 5.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,654	90.9%
Black or African American	691	5.9%
Two or more races	145	1.2%
Asian	98	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	66	0.6%
Other race	54	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.4%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	5.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$81,631

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 24.0%

$200k–$300k 36.3%

$300k–$500k 19.0%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,200
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	20.4%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	23.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.4%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,591	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	230	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	665	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	715	17.0%
Households with children under 18	1,185	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,624	38.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	23.0%
Married	53.9%	60.2%
Separated	1.3%	0.3%
Widowed	1.8%	9.7%
Divorced	9.7%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	102	4.9%
Kindergarten	68	3.3%
Elementary school	907	43.7%
High school	693	33.4%
College / grad school	304	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Retail trade 14.0%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Construction 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Professional & management 6.7%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 11.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	666	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	27.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,943	93.9%
Spanish	93	0.8%
Other Indo-European	75	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,396	97.8%
Born in same state	11,352	97.4%
Born in different state	10,577	90.7%
Foreign born	44	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	262	2.2%
Not a US citizen	228	87.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,298	11.1%
Italian	1,266	10.9%
Arab	464	4%
English	188	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	174	1.5%
Irish	91	0.8%
Polish	53	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14004

What city is ZIP code 14004 in?

ZIP code 14004 is primarily assigned to Alden, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14004 in?

ZIP code 14004 falls within Erie County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14004 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 14004 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14004 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 14004 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 14004?

ZIP code 14004 has an estimated population of 11,658 residents, with a density of 240 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14004?

The median home value in ZIP code 14004 is $221,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 14004 in?

ZIP code 14004 observes the EST timezone.