| City: | Farnham, New York |
| County: | Erie County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:23 PM |
| Population: | 77 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 624 / 716 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.5941, -79.0810 |
| Land Area: | 0.104 sq mi |
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The numbers paint a picture of extreme rural character. Total population sits at 77 people across those 28 occupied households. The ZIP code covers minimal land area (0.104 square miles), yet delivery operates exclusively through PO Boxes. One rural carrier route serves the area, with Commercial Street representing the only named street delivery point in the ZIP+4 database. The carrier route structure shows 12 PO Box route segments and just 1 rural route segment, confirming that boxholder service dominates the postal landscape.
Demographics suggest an aging, stable population. Median age reaches 51.8 years, well above national averages. The community is 85.7% white (66 residents), with small Hispanic (11.7%) and multiracial (11.7%) populations. Housing stock reflects rural working-class character: median home values around $157,500 with median household income at $37,147. Nine residents work from home, representing nearly a third of the employed population. Zero unemployment appears in the census data, though the small sample size makes that figure less meaningful.
Why does this tiny settlement maintain such disproportionate PO Box infrastructure? The answer lies in Erie County's rural geography. Farnham sits in western New York's agricultural belt, where scattered farmsteads and seasonal residences create mail demand that exceeds the visible population. The post office's named building entry ("POSTMASTER") in the ZIP+4 records suggests this facility serves administrative functions beyond simple retail service. With no standard delivery alternative available, these boxes become the essential link for a dispersed rural customer base that extends well beyond the 77 counted residents.
With only Commercial Street appearing in delivery records, Farnham's postal geography reflects its role as a service point rather than a residential community. The single street name and dominance of PO Box routes confirm this operates primarily as a regional mail hub for scattered rural customers.
ZIP Code 14061 has 77 residents and 28 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 51.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.2% male and 55.8% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.6%, much lower than the state average of 14.8% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 93Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 740.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $111,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 28Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $171,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 284 | 271 | 300 | 328 | 354 | 307 | 347 | 389 | 375 | 345 | 69 | 93 | 101 | 93 |
| Decennial Census | 349 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 77 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.8
Male Median Age: 59.5
Female Median Age: 40.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 66 | 94.29% |
| Black: | 2 | 2.86% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.86% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 34 | 44.16% | 59.5 years |
| Females: | 43 | 55.84% | 40.5 years |
| Total: | 77 | 100% | 51.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 93 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $111,250, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $60,625 (119.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $67,222. Family households earn a median of $112,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $112,250). By gender, male median income is $56,875 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $56,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (73.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,625 | $51,250 | $58,523 | $59,250 | $59,545 | $58,125 | $53,906 | $54,375 | $44,028 | $45,000 | $103,571 | $0 | $0 | $111,250 |
| Median Family Income | $58,295 | $57,778 | $60,278 | $61,364 | $61,250 | $61,964 | $60,357 | $57,083 | $48,125 | $46,875 | $104,107 | $111,250 | $0 | $112,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,750 | $35,000 | $31,607 | $41,250 | $36,250 | $24,500 | $24,250 | $31,500 | $33,750 | $30,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,750 | $39,500 | $50,156 | $53,417 | $0 | $50,972 | $44,250 | $41,827 | $41,688 | $41,667 | $64,792 | $72,083 | $74,250 | $56,875 |
| Median Female Income | $29,688 | $30,469 | $30,250 | $32,813 | $0 | $32,411 | $34,500 | $34,500 | $35,833 | $35,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 30 | 41.67% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 42 | 58.33% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 2 | 6.67% |
| Service: | 22 | 73.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 20.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 30 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $171,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $102,300 (146.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $669 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,054. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $69,600 | $67,900 | $72,800 | $81,700 | $85,500 | $89,300 | $100,300 | $103,600 | $100,000 | $121,500 | $176,100 | $166,700 | $157,500 | $171,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $669 | $713 | $725 | $760 | $765 | $825 | $770 | $988 | $1,054 | $888 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 39.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 42.42% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 18.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 33 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 33 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 33 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 33 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 33 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 20.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 8.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (71.43%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 13.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 39 | 57.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 26.47% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 2.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 59 | 86.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 2.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 50 | 46.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 54 | 50.47% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 2.80% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 104 | 97.20% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.2% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 14.9% | 16.7% | 15.3% | 14.3% | 15.3% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 21.7% | 17.2% | 16.1% | 20.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 15 | 71.43% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 28.57% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 21 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 14061 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 33 people with an annual payroll of $1,201,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 78Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $336,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,201,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 33Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 14061 is located in Erie County, New York, within the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15380) and New York's 23rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,135,509 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 14061. It covers 0.104 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,135,509Source: Census |
| MSA: | Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.104 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7371.65 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3625428Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Farnham village; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 14061 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.