14139 ZIP Code — South Wales, NY

Erie County, New York

ZIP code 14139 is located in South Wales, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 24.86 square miles and serves a population of 2,074 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585/716.

About ZIP code 14139

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,243. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14139 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,074

population

24.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14139 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14139

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14139. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Wales	Acceptable
South Wales	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14052 East Aurora (3.9 mi) 14145 Strykersville (5.1 mi) 14080 Holland (5.2 mi) 14083 Java Village (6.3 mi) 14170 West Falls (6.5 mi) 14102 Marilla (8.1 mi) 14033 Colden (8.4 mi) 14059 Elma (8.7 mi) 14082 Java Center (8.8 mi) 14069 Glenwood (9.5 mi) 14127 Orchard Park (9.9 mi) 14113 North Java (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,074
Population density	83 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	24.86 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.7181
Longitude	-78.5434
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585/716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	5.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,074

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$80,243

Median household income

$34,245

Per capita income

$230,300

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

724

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

107

5–9

136

10–14

118

102

15–19

20–24

25–34

170

35–44

149

128

45–54

111

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	727	35.1%
18 and over	1,347	64.9%
65 and over	306	14.8%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.1%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,982	92.8%
Hispanic or Latino	61	2.9%
Two or more races	45	2.1%
Other race	24	1.1%
Black or African American	23	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.7%	5.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 8.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	16.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	8.8%
Median income	$80,243

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 48.5%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,300
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	18.5%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	19.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	3.9%
Propane / LP gas	21.0%
Fuel oil	21.4%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	403	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	124	16.8%
Female householder, no spouse	178	24.1%
Households with children under 18	281	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	223	30.2%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	25.9%
Married	55.3%	53.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	10.1%
Divorced	11.2%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.0%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	2.5%
Kindergarten	27	4.2%
Elementary school	389	61.1%
High school	185	29.0%
College / grad school	20	3.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Manufacturing 19.7%

Finance & real estate 13.1%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 7.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Professional & management 3.0%

Other services 2.9%

Information 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.5%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.0%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	9.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	75.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	9.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.5%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,940	93.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,066	99.6%
Born in same state	2,066	99.6%
Born in different state	1,865	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	265	12.8%
Arab	250	12.1%
French	211	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.8%
Polish	15	0.7%
German	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14139

What city is ZIP code 14139 in?

ZIP code 14139 is primarily assigned to South Wales, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14139 in?

ZIP code 14139 falls within Erie County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14139 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 14139 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 14139 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 14139 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14139 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 14139 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 14139?

ZIP code 14139 has an estimated population of 2,074 residents, with a density of 83 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14139 in?

ZIP code 14139 observes the EST timezone.