PlainZIP

Gowanda, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14070

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,732
51/sq mi
$53,310
Median income
$117,900
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gowanda pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14070 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14070 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gowanda, Erie County, New York, home to 6,732 residents across 132.5 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14070 reports a modest median household income of $53,310 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $30,105. Poverty here runs at 14.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $117,900 (69% below the state average), median rent at $771 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 14070 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 14070

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gowanda, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14070.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14070, Gowanda, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,732

Population

132.5

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14070?

41.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,310

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$30,105

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14070 ranks nationally

Gowanda, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,310 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,422

Total Housing Units

2,031

Occupied Units

391

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$117,900

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+18.7%

YoY Change (2023)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14070 have increased 18.7% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -5.3% 135
2019 -2.9% 132
2020 +1.6% 134
2021 +18.7% 159
2023 – 183

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 14070, employing approximately 1,040 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,665,000.

107

Businesses

1,040

Employees

$38.7M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 21.5%
Health care and social assistance 18 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 17 15.9%
Construction 9 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.4%
Finance and insurance 6 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14070 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14070 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14041 Dayton, NY 237 3.3 mi
14034 Collins, NY 2,742 5.4 mi
14129 Perrysburg, NY 1,591 5.3 mi
14035 Collins Center, NY 125 5.5 mi
14719 Cattaraugus, NY 3,497 7.2 mi
14091 Lawtons, NY 1,079 7.7 mi
14168 Versailles, NY 36 6.7 mi
14111 North Collins, NY 3,352 10.2 mi
14138 South Dayton, NY 2,018 7.8 mi
14081 Irving, NY 3,095 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Gowanda, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14070 in? ▼
ZIP code 14070 (Gowanda) is located in Erie County, New York. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14070? ▼
ZIP code 14070 in Gowanda, NY has a population of 6,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14070? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14070 is $53,310, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14070? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14070 is $117,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14070? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14070 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14070? ▼
ZIP code 14070 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 1,040 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14070? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14070 are: Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (18), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14070? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14070 increased by 18.7% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14070? ▼
In ZIP code 14070, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14070? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14070 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14070? ▼
In ZIP code 14070, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14070? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14070 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.