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Erie County
West Falls, NY
14170
14170 ZIP Code — West Falls, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14170 is located in
West Falls ,
New York ,
within Erie County .
It covers approximately 13.41 square miles and serves a population of
2,223 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 716 .
About ZIP code 14170
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 $249,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($93,403) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 32% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 14170 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,223
Population density
166 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
13.41 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
42.7035
Longitude
-78.6703
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
716
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.9%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
48.7%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
32.5%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
5.6%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$93,403
Median household income
$249,600
Median home value
$1,009
Median monthly rent
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 514 23.1% 18 and over 1,709 76.9% 65 and over 330 14.8% Median age 47.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 2,064 86.6% Hispanic or Latino 159 6.7% Two or more races 159 6.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
16.9%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
48.7%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
32.5%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
5.6%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.9% $10k–$15k 0.7% $15k–$25k 8.2% $35k–$50k 5.2% $50k–$75k 25.0% $75k–$100k 12.1% $100k–$150k 22.3% $150k–$200k 14.8% $200k+ 10.8% Median income $93,403
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $249,600 Median rent / month $1,009 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 6.2% Single-family detached 82.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.2% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 13.1% 1990–1999 9.3% 1980–1989 9.7% 1970–1979 7.2% 1960–1969 12.8% 1950–1959 19.9% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 23.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.6% 2 bedrooms 16.1% 3 bedrooms 58.9% 4 bedrooms 14.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.3% 1 vehicle 15.5% 2 vehicles 49.7% 3 or more 29.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 84.2% Electricity 3.0% Propane / LP gas 0.9% Fuel oil 4.8% Wood 3.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 538 61.2% Cohabiting couple 15 1.7% Male householder, no spouse 182 20.7% Female householder, no spouse 144 16.4% Households with children under 18 245 27.9% Households with seniors (65+) 254 28.9% Average household size 2.53
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.4% 22.0% Married 64.4% 56.7% Separated 0.0% 1.0% Widowed 0.8% 9.1% Divorced 16.4% 11.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
8.8%
Graduate / professional
15.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 38.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 2.1% Kindergarten 22 4.2% Elementary school 341 65.6% High school 71 13.7% College / grad school 75 14.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.8%
Professional & management
16.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 53.6% Service 7.1% Sales & office 17.6% Natural resources & construction 11.0% Production & transportation 10.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.7% Government 13.1% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.3% Carpool 2.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.7% Work from home 24.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 31.6% Retirement income 36.6% Supplemental Security 1.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 26.3% High blood pressure 30.4% High cholesterol 34.2% Diabetes 8.5% Heart disease 5.7% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 23.7% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 5.7% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.8% Binge drinking 18.4% No physical activity 18.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 19.9% Fair or poor health 9.2% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 8.2% No health insurance 7.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.8% Visited dentist 76.8% Cholesterol screening 93.2% Teeth loss 8.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 121 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 7.8% Under 18 2.3% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 18.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 91.1% Public insurance 19.2% No insurance 1.6% Uninsured under 19 2.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,143 96.4% 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) 2,199 98.9% Born in same state 2,137 96.1% Born in different state 1,854 83.4% Foreign born 62 2.8% Naturalized citizen 24 1.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 491 22.1% French 200 9% Arab 73 3.3%
Ancestry Count % Irish 46 2.1% German 35 1.6% English 8 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.5% Internet access 89.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14170
What city is ZIP code 14170 in?
ZIP code 14170 is primarily assigned to West Falls, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14170 in?
ZIP code 14170 falls within Erie County, New York.
Is ZIP code 14170 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 14170 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 14170?
ZIP code 14170 has an estimated population of 2,223 residents, with a density of 166 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14170?
The median household income in ZIP code 14170 is $93,403, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14170?
The median home value in ZIP code 14170 is $249,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 14170 in?
ZIP code 14170 observes the EST timezone.
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