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Erie County
Bowmansville, NY
14026
14026 ZIP Code — Bowmansville, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14026 is located in
Bowmansville ,
New York ,
within Erie County .
It covers approximately 0.87 square miles and serves a population of
506 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 716 .
About ZIP code 14026
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $84,318. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 14026 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
506
Population density
582 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
0.87 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.9412
Longitude
-78.6870
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
716
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.7%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
19.2%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.6%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$84,318
Median household income
$188,800
Median home value
$1,922
Median monthly rent
52.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 65 12.8% 18 and over 441 87.2% 65 and over 150 29.6% Median age 54.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.7%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
42.1%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
19.2%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.6%
11.5%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 5.4% $35k–$50k 5.0% $50k–$75k 21.8% $75k–$100k 20.4% $100k–$150k 23.6% $150k–$200k 16.8% Median income $84,318
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $188,800 Median rent / month $1,922 Owner occupied 79.6% Renter occupied 20.4% Vacant 18.4% Single-family detached 72.9% Large apartment buildings 4.7% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 22.4% 2000–2009 8.5% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 3.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 31.2% 1940–1949 17.5% 1939 or earlier 16.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 38.2% 3 bedrooms 38.8% 4 bedrooms 23.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 18.6% 1 vehicle 49.6% 2 vehicles 12.1% 3 or more 19.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 88.9% Electricity 5.4% Fuel oil 5.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 108 38.6% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 92 32.9% Female householder, no spouse 80 28.6% Households with children under 18 35 12.5% Households with seniors (65+) 97 34.6% Average household size 1.81
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.9% 11.1% Married 53.1% 48.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 18.2% Divorced 0.0% 22.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
21.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.4% Bachelor's or higher 52.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.0%
Professional & management
23.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 58.4% Service 5.1% Sales & office 17.3% Natural resources & construction 0.0% Production & transportation 19.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 0.0% Self-employed 22.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 8.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.8% Retirement income 34.6% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.3% High blood pressure 28.8% High cholesterol 32.5% Diabetes 7.7% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 22.2% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.1% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.3% Binge drinking 19.1% No physical activity 17.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.4% Depression 19.6% Fair or poor health 8.4% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 7.5% No health insurance 7.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.2% Visited dentist 77.4% Cholesterol screening 92.9% Teeth loss 8.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 27.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 14.1% 65 and over 66.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.9% Public insurance 40.9% No insurance 19.8% Uninsured under 19 100.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 441 87.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 506 100.0% Born in same state 485 95.8% Born in different state 406 80.2% Foreign born 21 4.2% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 100 19.8%
Ancestry Count % Italian 10 2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 55.3% Internet access 87.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14026
What city is ZIP code 14026 in?
ZIP code 14026 is primarily assigned to Bowmansville, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14026 in?
ZIP code 14026 falls within Erie County, New York.
Does ZIP code 14026 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 14026 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 14026?
52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 14026 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 14026 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 14026 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 14026 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 14026 in?
ZIP code 14026 observes the EST timezone.
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