City

Elma, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  New York

👥9,413Population
💰$101,698Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$323,800Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓52.8%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads52.8% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,734 (25.9%)
Some College497 (7.4%)
Associates908 (13.6%)
Bachelors739 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree2,792 (41.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 41.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College7.4%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate41.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,698 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$323,800 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,316/mo
Total Housing Units3,803
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Elma, NY

Elma is a city in New York, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,413 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Elma is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,698 is above the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Elma is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $323,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,316 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elma is well-educated. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (97.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14059 9,413 $101,698 $323,800 $1,316 5.8% 52.8% 83.8%