City

Chaffee, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  New York

👥2,051Population
💰$84,792Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$204,100Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.0%
Black0.2%
Asian0.9%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma55 (4.1%)
HS Graduate568 (42.1%)
Some College174 (12.9%)
Associates130 (9.6%)
Bachelors159 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree262 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College12.9%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,792 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$204,100 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$743/mo
Total Housing Units791
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About Chaffee, NY

Chaffee is a city in New York, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,051 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Chaffee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,792 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chaffee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $204,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $743 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chaffee is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chaffee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14030 2,051 $84,792 $204,100 $743 1.9% 31.2% 83.7%