City

Tonawanda, NY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Erie County  ·  New York

👥41,585Population
💰$70,294Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$181,900Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 3.5%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic4.7%
Black3.5%
Asian1.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma442 (1.5%)
HS Graduate7,806 (26.2%)
Some College3,337 (11.2%)
Associates4,423 (14.8%)
Bachelors4,339 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree9,468 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College11.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,294 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$181,900 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,094/mo
Total Housing Units20,152
Vacant Units755

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
38%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
55%
About Tonawanda, NY

Tonawanda is a city in New York, located in Erie County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 41,585 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Tonawanda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,294 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tonawanda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,094 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tonawanda is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87%).

Tonawanda, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Tonawanda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14150 41,585 $70,294 $181,900 $1,094 4.4% 46.3% 70.9%

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