14172 ZIP Code — Wilson, NY

Niagara County, New York

ZIP code 14172 is located in Wilson, New York, within Niagara County. It covers approximately 26.34 square miles and serves a population of 3,091 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14172

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 $164,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,288. 36% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14172 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,091

population

26.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14172 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14172

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14172. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14131 Ransomville (4.8 mi) 14108 Newfane (5.3 mi) 14174 Youngstown (9.4 mi) 14132 Sanborn (9.5 mi) 14094 Lockport (9.7 mi) 14008 Appleton (9.9 mi) 14092 Lewiston (10.9 mi) 14304 Niagara Falls (13.7 mi) 14067 Gasport (14 mi) 14120 North Tonawanda (14.2 mi) 14012 Barker (14.5 mi) 14305 Niagara Falls (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,091
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	26.34 sq mi
Water area	2.06 sq mi
Latitude	43.2761
Longitude	-78.8286
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	43.0%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	21.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,091

Population

117

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$75,288

Median household income

$39,098

Per capita income

$164,600

Median home value

$670

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,492

Housing units

26.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

138

208

35–44

215

234

45–54

242

124

55–59

128

124

60–64

128

184

65–74

190

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	598	19.3%
18 and over	2,493	80.7%
65 and over	635	20.5%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,861	87.6%
Two or more races	213	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	175	5.4%
Other race	10	0.3%
Black or African American	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	44.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	30.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	21.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.8%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$75,288

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,600
Median rent / month	$670
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	46.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	8.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Fuel oil	12.2%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	766	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	131	9.9%
Male householder, no spouse	139	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	291	21.9%
Households with children under 18	360	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	447	33.7%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	19.1%
Married	65.6%	56.7%
Separated	1.0%	1.8%
Widowed	1.0%	10.2%
Divorced	7.1%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 33.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 16.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	26.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	4.4%
Kindergarten	20	3.6%
Elementary school	274	49.9%
High school	125	22.8%
College / grad school	106	19.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Professional & management 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Construction 9.4%

Retail trade 6.9%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Other services 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 11.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	250	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,965	95.9%
Spanish	15	0.5%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,031	98.1%
Born in same state	2,996	96.9%
Born in different state	2,784	90.1%
Foreign born	35	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	60	1.9%
Not a US citizen	52	86.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	370	12%
French	332	10.7%
Irish	99	3.2%
Arab	86	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	1.6%
German	35	1.1%
Polish	17	0.5%
Dutch	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14172

What city is ZIP code 14172 in?

ZIP code 14172 is primarily assigned to Wilson, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14172 in?

ZIP code 14172 falls within Niagara County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14172 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 14172 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14172 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 14172 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14172 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 14172 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14172?

The median home value in ZIP code 14172 is $164,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 14172 in?

ZIP code 14172 observes the EST timezone.