City

Lancaster, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  New York

👥35,659Population
💰$95,949Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$263,600Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.9%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.4%
Asian0.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads54.9% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma242 (1%)
HS Graduate5,702 (22.7%)
Some College2,391 (9.5%)
Associates3,013 (12%)
Bachelors3,882 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree9,939 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College9.5%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,949 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$263,600 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$983/mo
Total Housing Units15,486
Vacant Units362

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Lancaster, NY

Lancaster is a city in New York, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 35,659 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,949 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $983 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is well-educated. 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14086 35,659 $95,949 $263,600 $983 1.7% 54.9% 83.5%