Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.65 |
| Below Poverty | 13.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11,454 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 156,680 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 68,789 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 78,803 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 80,115 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 235,484 (37.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,940 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $224,192 ▼ 20% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,085/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 438,762 |
| Vacant Units | 31,046 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Erie County is located in New York and encompasses 87 ZIP codes spanning 43 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 947,546 residents. With a median age of 40.9, it is a middle-aged county.
Erie County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,940 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Erie County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $224,192 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,084. Homeownership rates are high at 65.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Erie County are primarily White (73.09%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Erie County, NY is a solidly middle-class area in New York. The 87 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14001 | Akron | 9,122 | $73,786 | $221,000 | $744 | 4.4% | 41.7% |
| 14004 | Alden | 11,312 | $88,011 | $236,300 | $754 | 4.5% | 35.8% |
| 14006 | Angola | 9,354 | $62,019 | $154,800 | $956 | 5.2% | 41.7% |
| 14025 | Boston | 3,445 | $109,542 | $237,400 | $950 | 4.2% | 49.3% |
| 14026 | Bowmansville | 561 | $86,023 | $201,100 | $2,197 | 0.0% | 67.1% |
| 14201 | Buffalo | 12,545 | $34,204 | $327,900 | $953 | 8.3% | 49.0% |
| 14202 | Buffalo | 3,764 | $47,990 | $495,800 | $709 | 6.1% | 55.4% |
| 14203 | Buffalo | 2,526 | $48,529 | — | $1,167 | 3.3% | 54.6% |
| 14204 | Buffalo | 7,748 | $26,000 | $151,700 | $814 | 9.8% | 30.5% |
| 14206 | Buffalo | 22,427 | $46,842 | $111,600 | $886 | 9.0% | 31.5% |
| 14207 | Buffalo | 25,731 | $38,951 | $111,200 | $943 | 7.4% | 31.0% |
| 14208 | Buffalo | 12,731 | $46,940 | $118,900 | $932 | 8.0% | 34.9% |
| 14209 | Buffalo | 8,373 | $49,359 | $408,600 | $1,025 | 6.1% | 58.8% |
| 14210 | Buffalo | 15,454 | $51,059 | $124,300 | $925 | 7.6% | 31.5% |
| 14211 | Buffalo | 23,951 | $34,490 | $91,600 | $1,008 | 9.1% | 28.1% |
| 14212 | Buffalo | 13,603 | $35,517 | $89,900 | $829 | 10.6% | 23.2% |
| 14213 | Buffalo | 23,072 | $52,597 | $192,300 | $1,059 | 6.0% | 44.5% |
| 14214 | Buffalo | 21,162 | $56,573 | $234,600 | $1,072 | 4.8% | 57.4% |
| 14215 | Buffalo | 42,813 | $43,326 | $102,800 | $993 | 7.8% | 35.9% |
| 14216 | Buffalo | 23,221 | $70,260 | $260,700 | $1,152 | 3.8% | 63.2% |
| 14217 | Buffalo | 22,566 | $72,205 | $193,200 | $970 | 5.5% | 55.5% |
| 14218 | Buffalo | 20,661 | $50,484 | $135,000 | $829 | 5.3% | 34.4% |
| 14219 | Buffalo | 10,894 | $75,465 | $181,800 | $928 | 7.7% | 39.7% |
| 14220 | Buffalo | 23,786 | $68,337 | $180,200 | $974 | 7.0% | 42.4% |
| 14221 | Buffalo | 55,153 | $101,275 | $298,500 | $1,560 | 2.7% | 65.8% |
| 14222 | Buffalo | 15,440 | $83,692 | $408,100 | $1,168 | 4.6% | 67.7% |
| 14223 | Buffalo | 22,363 | $83,528 | $202,200 | $976 | 2.3% | 56.4% |
| 14224 | Buffalo | 41,101 | $76,250 | $219,800 | $1,077 | 4.8% | 49.8% |
| 14225 | Buffalo | 33,801 | $65,562 | $154,500 | $937 | 4.2% | 42.4% |
| 14226 | Buffalo | 29,482 | $83,023 | $237,500 | $1,093 | 2.3% | 67.3% |
| 14227 | Buffalo | 21,669 | $67,349 | $190,400 | $1,084 | 4.0% | 38.2% |
| 14228 | Buffalo | 24,345 | $72,426 | $246,100 | $1,264 | 6.7% | 59.4% |
| 14030 | Chaffee | 2,051 | $84,792 | $204,100 | $743 | 1.9% | 31.2% |
| 14031 | Clarence | 9,741 | $99,639 | $324,700 | $930 | 4.9% | 61.6% |
| 14032 | Clarence Center | 10,359 | $160,079 | $483,500 | $1,837 | 2.6% | 67.3% |
| 14033 | Colden | 1,412 | $84,167 | $293,400 | $1,077 | 1.4% | 49.6% |
| 14034 | Collins | 2,175 | $61,384 | $150,100 | $921 | 1.2% | 27.4% |
| 14035 | Collins Center | 69 | $91,250 | — | — | 17.1% | 10.6% |
| 14043 | Depew | 24,799 | $73,373 | $192,800 | $1,072 | 3.1% | 42.1% |
| 14047 | Derby | 6,072 | $76,525 | $180,800 | $964 | 2.1% | 32.6% |
| 14051 | East Amherst | 20,333 | $126,895 | $386,500 | $1,840 | 3.1% | 70.6% |
| 14052 | East Aurora | 17,501 | $103,474 | $312,000 | $992 | 4.4% | 60.9% |
| 14055 | East Concord | 1,300 | $48,621 | $177,700 | $817 | 3.6% | 38.2% |
| 14057 | Eden | 7,632 | $88,750 | $237,800 | $837 | 3.7% | 49.8% |
| 14059 | Elma | 9,413 | $101,698 | $323,800 | $1,316 | 5.8% | 52.8% |
| 14068 | Getzville | 8,504 | $120,021 | $348,400 | $1,546 | 2.5% | 60.1% |
| 14069 | Glenwood | 492 | $56,360 | $212,100 | — | 1.2% | 51.6% |
| 14072 | Grand Island | 21,441 | $107,036 | $302,800 | $1,222 | 3.4% | 56.6% |
| 14075 | Hamburg | 44,588 | $82,083 | $246,100 | $1,129 | 4.8% | 55.6% |
| 14080 | Holland | 4,434 | $76,674 | $255,700 | $748 | 4.4% | 40.6% |
| 14085 | Lake View | 8,439 | $124,286 | $274,700 | — | 1.9% | 60.4% |
| 14086 | Lancaster | 35,659 | $95,949 | $263,600 | $983 | 1.7% | 54.9% |
| 14091 | Lawtons | 1,402 | $80,086 | $240,800 | $1,732 | 3.6% | 40.4% |
| 14102 | Marilla | 1,894 | $122,659 | $244,000 | — | 2.5% | 54.6% |
| 14111 | North Collins | 3,125 | $79,474 | $177,400 | $903 | 4.9% | 38.4% |
| 14127 | Orchard Park | 30,783 | $106,071 | $328,700 | $1,196 | 5.1% | 65.1% |
| 14139 | South Wales | 2,093 | $78,317 | $242,600 | $850 | 3.4% | 42.9% |
| 14141 | Springville | 7,624 | $71,837 | $195,800 | $738 | 4.2% | 43.0% |
| 14150 | Tonawanda | 41,585 | $70,294 | $181,900 | $1,094 | 4.4% | 46.3% |
| 14169 | Wales Center | 84 | $59,149 | $9,999 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 14170 | West Falls | 2,200 | $112,665 | $295,400 | $950 | 3.1% | 56.3% |