This data is based on ZIP codes 14043, 14086, which covers Lancaster and Depew.
The U.S. Census reports business data by ZIP code, not city boundaries. All numbers reflect the combined ZIP codes 14043, 14086 area shared across these towns.
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Lancaster ZIP Area Economy · 2023
Wages +9% vs. avg. Erie Co. town
Lancaster's ZIP area supports 23,762 jobs across 1,283 businesses, with workers earning an average of $64K per year, 9% above the Erie County average. The economy is well-diversified (0.92 index), led by retail trade and construction. 82.4% of businesses have fewer than 20 employees, and each business employs an average of 18.5 people. Jobs grew 5% from the prior year while business count grew 2.3%.
Where Businesses Clusteri
Larger blocks have more businesses.
Local Specialization vs. Erie Avg.i
Industries sorted by relative concentration in this ZIP area.
Business Size Distributioni
1,283 businesses by employee count. 82.4% are small businesses (under 20 employees).
Small (10-19)
Micro (<5)
Small (5-9)
Medium (20-49)
Medium (50-99)
Large (100-249)
Major (250-499)
Economic Densityi
2.00+
jobs per resident
Capped: ZIP includes employers outside city limits
18.5
employees per business
County avg: 19.2-4%
$150K
payroll per resident
$1.2M
payroll per business
Lancaster ZIP Area vs. Avg. Erie Co. Towni
All Industries in ZIP Areai
| Sector | Lancaster ZIP | Avg. Erie Co. | Spec. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 174 | 192 | 0.9x |
| Construction | 166 | 107 | 1.5x |
| Food & Accommodation | 138 | 133 | 1.0x |
| Other Services | 132 | 125 | 1.0x |
| Healthcare | 120 | 131 | 0.9x |
| Admin Services | 87 | 80 | 1.0x |
| Manufacturing | 83 | 53 | 1.5x |
| Wholesale Trade | 83 | 61 | 1.3x |
| Professional Services | 72 | 109 | 0.6x |
| Finance & Insurance | 64 | 60 | 1.0x |
| Transportation | 51 | 44 | 1.1x |
| Real Estate | 42 | 51 | 0.8x |
| Education | 23 | 18 | 1.2x |
| Arts & Entertainment | 21 | 23 | 0.9x |
| Information | 13 | 16 | 0.8x |
| Management | 8 | 15 | 0.5x |