14059 ZIP Code — Elma, NY

Erie County, New York

ZIP code 14059 is located in Elma, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 26.95 square miles and serves a population of 9,629 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585/716.

About ZIP code 14059

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $312,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($87,686) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14059 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,629

population

26.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14102 Marilla (3.6 mi) 14052 East Aurora (4.8 mi) 14086 Lancaster (5.4 mi) 14224 Buffalo (6.2 mi) 14043 Depew (6.4 mi) 14227 Buffalo (7.2 mi) 14127 Orchard Park (8.3 mi) 14004 Alden (8.4 mi) 14026 Bowmansville (8.4 mi) 14139 South Wales (8.7 mi) 14170 West Falls (8.9 mi) 14225 Buffalo (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,629
Population density	357 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	26.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.8284
Longitude	-78.6266
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	28.3%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.5%	5.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,629

Population

357

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$87,686

Median household income

$55,121

Per capita income

$312,300

Median home value

$1,213

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

3,178

Housing units

43.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

369

Under 5

330

345

5–9

310

271

10–14

243

287

15–19

258

237

20–24

213

595

25–34

534

658

35–44

589

523

45–54

468

356

55–59

319

320

60–64

287

705

65–74

632

305

75–84

274

106

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,245	23.3%
18 and over	7,384	76.7%
65 and over	2,117	22.0%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1.1%

Asian 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	9,426	97.4%
Two or more races	109	1.1%
Asian	50	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	45	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	0.2%
Other race	18	0.2%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	21.1%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.5%	5.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 18.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	18.0%
Median income	$87,686

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 31.0%

$300k–$500k 35.1%

$500k–$1M 13.5%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$312,300
Median rent / month	$1,213
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	2.8%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	18.0%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	96.3%
Electricity	2.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,183	58.3%
Cohabiting couple	217	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	559	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	784	20.9%
Households with children under 18	1,130	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,446	38.6%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	21.6%
Married	57.7%	58.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%
Widowed	2.6%	8.2%
Divorced	7.8%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 21.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	43.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	278	12.8%
Kindergarten	260	12.0%
Elementary school	803	37.0%
High school	561	25.9%
College / grad school	268	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 7.3%

Public administration 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.9%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.5%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 9.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	9.4%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	7.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	76.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	593	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,930	92.7%
Spanish	83	0.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	73	0.8%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,461	98.3%
Born in same state	9,460	98.2%
Born in different state	8,377	87.0%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	168	1.7%
Not a US citizen	168	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,525	15.8%
French	1,135	11.8%
Arab	279	2.9%
German	126	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	58	0.6%
Irish	45	0.5%
Norwegian	17	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14059

What city is ZIP code 14059 in?

ZIP code 14059 is primarily assigned to Elma, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14059 in?

ZIP code 14059 falls within Erie County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14059 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 14059 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14059 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 14059 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14059?

The median home value in ZIP code 14059 is $312,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 14059?

ZIP code 14059 has an estimated population of 9,629 residents, with a density of 357 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14059 in?

ZIP code 14059 observes the EST timezone.