City

South Wales, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Erie County  ·  New York

👥2,093Population
💰$78,317Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$242,600Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Black: 1.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.5%
Black1.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate390 (29.3%)
Some College126 (9.5%)
Associates244 (18.3%)
Bachelors210 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree362 (27.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
HS Grad29.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.7%Renter: 10.3%Tenure
Owner89.7%
Renter10.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,317 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$242,600 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units871
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About South Wales, NY

South Wales is a city in New York, located in Erie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,093 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, South Wales is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,317 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Wales is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Wales is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Wales
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14139 2,093 $78,317 $242,600 $850 3.4% 42.9% 89.7%