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Erie County
Lawtons, NY
14091
14091 ZIP Code — Lawtons, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14091 is located in
Lawtons ,
New York ,
within Erie County .
It covers approximately 22.30 square miles and serves a population of
1,600 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 716 .
About ZIP code 14091
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $95,000. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 14091 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,600
Population density
72 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
22.30 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
42.5438
Longitude
-78.8940
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
716
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
14.6%
5.6%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$95,000
Median household income
$252,000
Median home value
$1,942
Median monthly rent
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count %
Under 18 465 29.1%
18 and over 1,135 70.9%
65 and over 322 20.1%
Median age 36.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
17.3%
Black or African American
2.8%
Group Count %
White 962 54.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 305 17.3%
Two or more races 277 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 161 9.1%
Black or African American 50 2.8%
Asian 6 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.4%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
27.8%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
14.6%
5.6%
11.5%
Range % of households
Under $10k 8.2%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 10.6%
$25k–$35k 2.2%
$35k–$50k 5.9%
$50k–$75k 9.5%
$75k–$100k 14.0%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 3.0%
$200k+ 22.4%
Median income $95,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value
Median home value $252,000
Median rent / month $1,942
Owner occupied 87.6%
Renter occupied 12.4%
Vacant 9.7%
Single-family detached 91.6%
Large apartment buildings 0.0%
Mobile homes 3.7%
Median rooms 6.0
Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era %
2020 or later 0.0%
2010–2019 7.6%
2000–2009 3.4%
1990–1999 33.5%
1980–1989 5.5%
1970–1979 14.1%
1960–1969 11.5%
1950–1959 11.7%
1940–1949 1.0%
1939 or earlier 11.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units
No bedroom (studio) 0.0%
1 bedroom 4.2%
2 bedrooms 5.8%
3 bedrooms 68.6%
4 bedrooms 15.4%
5+ bedrooms 6.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households
No vehicle 1.6%
1 vehicle 7.3%
2 vehicles 67.4%
3 or more 23.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type %
Utility gas 48.2%
Electricity 2.3%
Propane / LP gas 31.2%
Fuel oil 3.8%
Wood 12.9%
Households & families
Household type Count %
Married-couple family 345 61.8%
Cohabiting couple 37 6.6%
Male householder, no spouse 139 24.9%
Female householder, no spouse 37 6.6%
Households with children under 18 216 38.7%
Households with seniors (65+) 201 36.0%
Average household size 2.87
Marital status
Status Male Female
Never married 37.7% 33.6%
Married 53.3% 63.1%
Separated 1.4% 0.0%
Widowed 4.7% 3.3%
Divorced 2.9% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.4%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
Metric %
HS diploma or higher 93.2%
Bachelor's or higher 15.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count %
Nursery / preschool 0 0.0%
Kindergarten 20 4.7%
Elementary school 218 50.7%
High school 132 30.7%
College / grad school 60 14.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
25.2%
Education & healthcare
16.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Public administration
9.0%
Professional & management
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
Category %
Management, business & arts 18.8%
Service 24.4%
Sales & office 10.4%
Natural resources & construction 32.5%
Production & transportation 13.8%
Employment type
Type %
Private sector 65.9%
Government 28.9%
Self-employed 3.6%
Unpaid family workers 1.6%
Commute
Method %
Drive alone 85.5%
Carpool 9.8%
Public transit 0.0%
Walk 0.0%
Work from home 3.5%
Other means 1.3%
Avg commute (minutes) 23.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.9%
Female-led households
29.7%
Income support
Source % of households
Social Security 27.6%
Retirement income 30.6%
Supplemental Security 2.0%
Cash public assistance 6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP 7.2%
Health indicators
Condition %
Obesity 31.5%
High blood pressure 33.4%
High cholesterol 33.1%
Diabetes 11.6%
Heart disease 7.1%
Stroke 3.6%
Asthma 11.1%
Arthritis 25.2%
Kidney disease 3.2%
Pulmonary disease 8.1%
Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access %
Smoking 21.3%
Binge drinking 18.5%
No physical activity 25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.4%
Depression 22.1%
Fair or poor health 15.0%
Poor mental health 15.6%
Poor physical health 11.5%
No health insurance 11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup) 81.0%
Visited dentist 65.6%
Cholesterol screening 90.3%
Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count %
Civilian veterans 201 17.7%
Disability %
Any disability 17.1%
Under 18 3.2%
18–64 years 18.8%
65 and over 32.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type %
Private insurance 75.3%
Public insurance 41.3%
No insurance 2.6%
Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count %
English only 1,498 93.6%
Spanish 36 2.4%
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) 1,585 99.1%
Born in same state 1,585 99.1%
Born in different state 1,415 88.4%
Foreign born 0 0.0%
Naturalized citizen 15 0.9%
Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count %
Italian 223 13.9%
French 101 6.3%
German 31 1.9%
Ancestry Count %
Arab 31 1.9%
Irish 15 0.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households
Computer access 34.9%
Internet access 93.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14091
What city is ZIP code 14091 in?
ZIP code 14091 is primarily assigned to Lawtons, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14091 in?
ZIP code 14091 falls within Erie County, New York.
Is ZIP code 14091 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 14091 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14091?
21% of residents in ZIP code 14091 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 14091 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 14091 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 14091?
ZIP code 14091 has an estimated population of 1,600 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 14091 in?
ZIP code 14091 observes the EST timezone.
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