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 Moderate-density area
- $53,310
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,105. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,900 (69% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $771; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14070 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 14070?
41.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$30,105
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14070 ranks among New York ZIPs
Gowanda, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,310 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,422housing units
2,422
Total Housing Units
2,031
Occupied Units
391
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,900
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14070 vs 14041 →
ZIP 14070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14070
Gowanda (14070)
6,732 residents
- 14719
Cattaraugus (14719)
3,497 residents
- 14111
North Collins (14111)
3,352 residents
- 14081
Irving (14081)
3,095 residents
- 14034
Collins (14034)
2,742 residents
- 14138 2,018
South Dayton (14138)
2,018 residents
- 14129 1,591
Perrysburg (14129)
1,591 residents
- 14091 1,079
Lawtons (14091)
1,079 residents
- 14041 237
Dayton (14041)
237 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14070 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14035
Collins Center (14035)
$91,250 median income
- 14111
North Collins (14111)
$90,700 median income
- 14091
Lawtons (14091)
$82,833 median income
- 14041
Dayton (14041)
$75,938 median income
- 14129
Perrysburg (14129)
$68,542 median income
- 14081
Irving (14081)
$65,778 median income
- 14034
Collins (14034)
$62,412 median income
- 14719
Cattaraugus (14719)
$62,188 median income
- 14138
South Dayton (14138)
$56,868 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14070, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,732 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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