City

Alden, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  New York

👥11,312Population
💰$88,011Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$236,300Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.4%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic2.1%
Black6.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,809 (35%)
Some College1,526 (19%)
Associates747 (9.3%)
Bachelors1,042 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,829 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 19%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College19.0%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,011 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$236,300 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units4,386
Vacant Units151

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Alden, NY

Alden is a city in New York, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,312 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Alden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,011 is above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Alden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $754 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alden is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.13%).

Alden, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Alden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14004 11,312 $88,011 $236,300 $754 4.5% 35.8% 85.4%