Erie County, NY ZIP Codes
New York (NY) · 87 ZIP codes · 43 cities
87
ZIP codes
950,683
population (2021)
+3.4%
pop change since 2010
36029
FIPS code
Erie County ZIP code map
About Erie County
Erie County is located in New York and contains 87 ZIP codes across 43 cities and communities.
The county's population was 950,683 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.4% from 919,040 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Erie County is 36029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 950,683 |
| 2010 population | 919,040 |
| Change | +3.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| FIPS code | 36029 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Erie County
Akron
Alden
Angola
Athol Springs
Boston
Bowmansville
Brant
Buffalo
Chaffee
Clarence
Clarence Center
Colden
Collins
Collins Center
Crittenden
Depew
Derby
East Amherst
East Aurora
East Concord
Eden
Elma
Farnham
Getzville
Glenwood
Grand Island
Hamburg
Holland
Lake View
Lancaster
Lawtons
Marilla
North Boston
North Collins
North Evans
Orchard Park
Sardinia
South Wales
Spring Brook
Springville
Tonawanda
Wales Center
West Falls
ZIP codes for Erie County, NY (87)
Demographics & statistics
945,581
Population
41.1
Median age
$71,720
Median household income
$39,932
Per capita income
$211,839
Median home value
$964
Median monthly rent
68.7%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
297,373
Housing units
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
25,008
Under 5
25,262
27,141
5–9
27,416
25,985
10–14
26,250
27,669
15–19
27,951
30,441
20–24
30,751
66,341
25–34
67,015
56,198
35–44
56,770
56,799
45–54
57,376
33,768
55–59
34,112
33,487
60–64
33,828
50,525
65–74
51,038
24,905
75–84
25,158
12,132
85+
12,255
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 190,671 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 754,910 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 176,013 | 19.2% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.5%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Asian
4.1%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 714,485 | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 121,721 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 43,462 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40,595 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 40,306 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 22,097 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,330 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
7.7%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $71,720 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
15.3%
$150k–$200k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,839 |
| Median rent / month | $964 |
| Owner occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter occupied | 31.3% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 63.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% |
| 3 or more | 16.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.6% |
| Electricity | 9.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 164,515 | 43.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 30,620 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 83,048 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 128,366 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 102,247 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 129,304 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 32.1% |
| Married | 47.7% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
11.7%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
14.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 12,293 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 10,628 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 83,300 | 40.0% |
| High school | 44,001 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 62,399 | 26.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Retail trade
11.3%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Construction
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Public administration
4.9%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.6% |
| Visited dentist | 69.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 47,473 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 895,311 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 37,311 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 9,831 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12,897 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 8,127 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 876,259 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 858,693 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 763,595 | 82.4% |
| Foreign born | 17,566 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 69,322 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 39,570 | 61.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 148,508 | 15.7% |
| French | 67,988 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 26,501 | 2.8% |
| English | 7,285 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 6,384 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 5,823 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 2,981 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 1,383 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 1,306 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.2% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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