🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

14005

Alexander

ZIP Code 14005 is a standard zip code serving Alexander, Alexander, New York (NY), in Genesee County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,986 with a median household income of $57,409. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: New York (NY)
County: Genesee
City: Alexander
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 42.915900
Longitude: -78.258900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 33.42 mi²
Water Area: 0.11 mi²
Population Density: 59.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 42.957811°N, 42.869602°S, -78.167133°E, -78.348632°W

With 1,986 residents spread across 33.42 square miles, this area has a population density of 59.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,986

Population

40th percentile

$57,409

Median Income

70th percentile

$113,500

Median Home Value

40th percentile

33.42 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 14005 is $57,409, and the median home value is $113,500.

Housing

760

Total Units

714

Occupied Units

93.9%

Occupancy Rate

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