14008 ZIP Code — Appleton, NY

Niagara County, New York

ZIP code 14008 is located in Appleton, New York, within Niagara County. It covers approximately 24.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14008

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 $183,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,368. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 14008 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,594

population

24.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Appleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14012 Barker (4.6 mi) 14108 Newfane (5.4 mi) 14067 Gasport (7.5 mi) 14094 Lockport (9.8 mi) 14172 Wilson (9.9 mi) 14105 Middleport (10.8 mi) 14098 Lyndonville (13.3 mi) 14131 Ransomville (14.4 mi) 14103 Medina (15.2 mi) 14132 Sanborn (16.3 mi) 14032 Clarence Center (17.8 mi) 14051 East Amherst (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,594
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	24.81 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	43.3037
Longitude	-78.6358
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	21.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,594

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$65,368

Median household income

$34,261

Per capita income

$183,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

525

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

103

35–44

110

149

45–54

159

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	403	25.3%
18 and over	1,191	74.7%
65 and over	242	15.2%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Two or more races 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 4.7%

Black or African American 3.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,294	76.7%
Two or more races	149	8.8%
Hispanic or Latino	92	5.5%
Other race	80	4.7%
Black or African American	64	3.8%
Asian	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.4%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	36.6%	21.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 3.7%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	3.7%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$65,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	75.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	42.0%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.0%
Electricity	3.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	13.0%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	333	53.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	133	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	132	21.3%
Households with children under 18	207	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	26.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	28.0%
Married	54.0%	57.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.9%	8.8%
Divorced	4.5%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	191	43.9%
High school	162	37.2%
College / grad school	53	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Other services 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Professional & management 2.3%

Public administration 1.9%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	6.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	32.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 10.9%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 10.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.9%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	26.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,534	96.2%
Spanish	62	4.0%
Other Indo-European	55	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,499	94.0%
Born in same state	1,487	93.3%
Born in different state	1,295	81.2%
Foreign born	12	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	95	6.0%
Not a US citizen	59	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	421	26.4%
French	249	15.6%
English	24	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.6%
Arab	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14008

What city is ZIP code 14008 in?

ZIP code 14008 is primarily assigned to Appleton, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14008 in?

ZIP code 14008 falls within Niagara County, New York.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14008?

The median home value in ZIP code 14008 is $183,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 14008?

ZIP code 14008 has an estimated population of 1,594 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 14008?

The median household income in ZIP code 14008 is $65,368, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 14008 in?

ZIP code 14008 observes the EST timezone.