ZIP Code 14228 -- Amherst, NY

Erie | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
25,350
Unknown
Median Income
$74,871
Home Value
$274,600
Median Rent
$1,334
Median Age
33.50
Diversity Index
48.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
103.3
about average
Unemployment
7.4%

About ZIP Code 14228

ZIP code 14228 in Amherst, New York is a unknown area with a population of 25,350. The median household income is $74,871, which is This is 0% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $274,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.7x . The cost of living is about average with an index of 103.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 33.50 years. Approximately 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Erie, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
25,350
Median Age
33.50
Male Population
12,778
50.4%
Female Population
12,572
49.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
48.00 Moderate
White
74.8%
Black or African American
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Asian
13.1%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
5.3%
Other Race
0.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$74,871
Mean Household Income
$93,637
Per Capita Income
$40,526
Below Poverty Line
17.0%

This is 0% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$274,600
Median Rent
$1,334
Total Housing Units
10,992
Occupied Units
10,626
Vacant Units
366
3.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1979
Owner Occupied
53.1%
Renter Occupied
46.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.7x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 53.1% Renter 46.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree 24.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
13,006
Employment Rate
92.6%
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
70.2%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
15.1%

Cost of Living Index

103.3
about average

The cost of living in ZIP code 14228 is 3.3% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Amherst

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
14226 29,159 $84,325 $263,800

Other ZIP Codes in Erie

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
14221 Williamsville 55,255 $101,615
14075 Hamburg 44,520 $83,383
14215 Buffalo 42,524 $44,955
14150 Tonawanda 41,260 $71,406
14224 West seneca 41,219 $80,052
14086 Lancaster 35,635 $99,499

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 14228

ZIP code 14228 (Amherst, NY) has a total population of 25,350 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 33.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 14228 is $74,871 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 0% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 14228 is primarily located in Amherst, New York (NY). It falls within Erie County.

The median home value in ZIP code 14228 is $274,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,334.

The median age in ZIP code 14228 is 33.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 14228 has a cost of living index of 103.31 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is about average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 14228, 48.46% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 24.91% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 14228 is 7.43%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 15.08% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.