City

Gowanda, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cattaraugus County  ·  New York

👥5,437Population
💰$51,620Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$100,600Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma89 (2.6%)
HS Graduate1,354 (39.7%)
Some College606 (17.8%)
Associates363 (10.6%)
Bachelors471 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree529 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College17.8%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,620 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$100,600 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$740/mo
Total Housing Units2,589
Vacant Units373

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Gowanda, NY

Gowanda is a city in New York, located in Cattaraugus County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,437 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Gowanda is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,620 is below the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gowanda is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $740 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gowanda is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.74%).

Gowanda, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Gowanda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14070 5,437 $51,620 $100,600 $740 6.2% 29.3% 75.2%