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Erie County

Population: 954,236 · 85 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
954,236
People
Median age
40.4
Housing
Total households
409,665
Income
Median household income
$72,839
Housing
Total housing units
441,214
Employment
Employment rate
59.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38%
Healthcare
Insured population
97.1%
County details
Local time 05:37:45(ET)
NameErie
Total ZIP codes85total
ZIP codes (by type)
61 Standard10 PO Box14 Unique
Area code716
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates42.752759, -78.7781922
Land area1,042.8 sq miles(2,700.7 km²)

Map of Erie county, New York with ZIP codes

Map of Erie County, New York and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Erie County

Compare the largest cities in Erie County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Buffalo278,349$50,04144ZIPs
Grand Island21,3891ZIPs
East Amherst20,7211ZIPs
Depew15,178$73,5561ZIPs
Tonawanda15,129$58,3262ZIPs
Lancaster10,027$66,1481ZIPs
Hamburg9,696$112,2921ZIPs
Elma9,2801ZIPs
Lake View8,1571ZIPs
Getzville7,3991ZIPs
Derby6,1521ZIPs
East Aurora5,998$103,9491ZIPs
Springville4,225$71,9961ZIPs
Collins3,7431ZIPs
Eden3,346$84,9001ZIPs
Orchard Park3,108$99,9041ZIPs
Boston2,9961ZIPs
Irving2,9831ZIPs
Akron2,888$44,9351ZIPs
Clarence2,733$88,2691ZIPs
Clarence Center2,605$143,3441ZIPs
Alden2,604$70,5411ZIPs
North Boston2,529$62,3771ZIPs
West Falls2,2481ZIPs
South Wales2,2311ZIPs
Colden2,1731ZIPs
Angola2,046$81,1081ZIPs
Chaffee1,7551ZIPs
East Concord1,4721ZIPs
North Collins1,247$66,6071ZIPs
Holland1,173$37,3441ZIPs
Marilla1,1301ZIPs
Lawtons1,1281ZIPs
Bowmansville7921ZIPs
Glenwood7731ZIPs
Farnham381$97,8571ZIPs
Collins Center1461ZIPs
Brant971ZIPs
Wales Center881ZIPs
Sardinia711ZIPs
North Evans561ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Erie County

Review the most populated postal areas across Erie County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
14221Buffalo$101,61555,275
14075Hamburg$83,38344,053
14215Buffalo$44,95542,447
14150Tonawanda$71,40641,161
14224Buffalo$80,05240,736
14086Lancaster$99,49935,010
14225Buffalo$67,23734,066
14127Orchard Park$109,38630,565
14226Buffalo$84,32529,861
14211Buffalo$36,30026,449
14207Buffalo$39,75326,006
14213Buffalo$53,87025,834
14043Depew$74,11224,962
14220Buffalo$70,96323,959
14228Buffalo$74,87123,945
14227Buffalo$68,92823,130
14217Buffalo$73,80023,085
14216Buffalo$69,62922,979
14223Buffalo$84,16122,658
14206Buffalo$50,45021,706

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS