What to know about ZIP 14240
ZIP code 14240 covers ZIP 14240 with a population of about 1,920.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 44.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BUFFALO media market.
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ZIP Code 14240 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,920
Density
N/A
Median income
$20,927
-72% vs US avg
Home value
$51,700
-85% vs US avg
Median rent
$458
-61% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 14240
Income and economy in ZIP 14240
Median household income in ZIP 14240 is about $20,927 — about 72% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 52.7%; unemployment rate near 8.6%; 11.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Education, and Construction; about 10.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 14240
Median home value is about $51,700 — about 85% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $458 (about 61% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.6% (about 27.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 14240, a household would need roughly $14,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $332. That sits below the local median household income ($20,927), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.