14043 ZIP Code — Depew, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14043 is located in Depew, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 9.09 square miles and serves a population of 24,936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14043
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $69,673. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
24,936
population
9.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14043 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14043
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Depew | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14227 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14225 Buffalo (2.8 mi)
14026 Bowmansville (3.1 mi)
14086 Lancaster (4.2 mi)
14224 Buffalo (4.7 mi)
14206 Buffalo (5.5 mi)
14212 Buffalo (5.6 mi)
14215 Buffalo (5.6 mi)
14211 Buffalo (5.7 mi)
14221 Buffalo (6 mi)
14059 Elma (6.4 mi)
14210 Buffalo (6.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,936 |
| Population density | 2,743 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8990 |
| Longitude | -78.7080 |
| 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 | 37.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
24,936
Population
2,743
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$69,673
Median household income
$38,391
Per capita income
$172,000
Median home value
$1,025
Median monthly rent
71.2%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
8,324
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
552
Under 5
587
611
5–9
650
781
10–14
831
450
15–19
480
812
20–24
864
1,725
25–34
1,837
1,341
35–44
1,429
1,472
45–54
1,568
870
55–59
926
839
60–64
893
1,464
65–74
1,560
880
75–84
937
279
85+
298
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,525 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 20,411 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 5,418 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Two or more races
3%
Black or African American
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.4%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,856 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 773 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 695 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 455 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 357 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 219 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 36 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.2% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.1% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
16.5%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $69,673 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
4.0%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$150k–$200k
33.1%
$200k–$300k
25.4%
$300k–$500k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,025 |
| Owner occupied | 71.2% |
| Renter occupied | 28.8% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 65.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 30.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% |
| 3 or more | 12.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.6% |
| Electricity | 7.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,820 | 43.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 921 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,825 | 16.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,592 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,595 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,883 | 34.8% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.5% | 26.9% |
| Married | 52.4% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
35.0%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 289 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 254 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,998 | 42.4% |
| High school | 822 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,351 | 28.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Retail trade
13.3%
Professional & management
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.0% |
| Service | 18.6% |
| Sales & office | 24.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.5% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.8% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
12.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.4% |
| Retirement income | 31.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,796 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 32.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.6% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,797 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 552 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 81 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 197 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 104 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,762 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 23,387 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 21,462 | 86.1% |
| Foreign born | 375 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,174 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 830 | 70.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,485 | 14% |
| French | 1,403 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 545 | 2.2% |
| English | 221 | 0.9% |
| German | 197 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 97 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 30 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 89.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14043
What city is ZIP code 14043 in?
ZIP code 14043 is primarily assigned to Depew, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14043 in?
ZIP code 14043 falls within Erie County, New York.
Does ZIP code 14043 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 14043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14043?
The median home value in ZIP code 14043 is $172,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 14043?
ZIP code 14043 has an estimated population of 24,936 residents, with a density of 2,744 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14043?
The median household income in ZIP code 14043 is $69,673, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14043 in?
ZIP code 14043 observes the EST timezone.