PlainZIP

Tonawanda, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14150

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

41,676
1,077/sq mi
$71,406
Median income
$200,700
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tonawanda pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,077
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14150 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14150 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tonawanda, Erie County, New York, with 41,676 residents across 38.7 square miles, a density of 1,077 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14150 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,406 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,514. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $200,700 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,132 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14150 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 14150

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tonawanda, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14150.

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 14150, Tonawanda, 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

41,676

Population

38.7

Area (sq mi)

1,077

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14150?

42.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$71,406

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$41,514

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14150 ranks nationally

Tonawanda, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,406 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

What does housing look like?

20,271

Total Housing Units

19,548

Occupied Units

723

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$200,700

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,132

Median Rent

1956

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14150 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 194
2021 +12.3% 218
2022 +15.2% 251
2023 +8.0% 271
2024 +8.2% 294

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,093 business establishments in ZIP 14150, employing approximately 21,679 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,266,720,000.

1,093

Businesses

21,679

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 146 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 119 10.9%
Construction 114 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 106 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 101 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 76 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 75 6.9%
Wholesale trade 73 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 70 6.4%
Manufacturing 69 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 4.7%
Finance and insurance 36 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.7%
Educational services 14 1.3%
Information 10 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.9%
Utilities 4 0.4%

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 14150 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 14150 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 14150 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 14150 ranks #5 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
14217 Buffalo, NY 23,480 1.8 mi
14223 Buffalo, NY 22,665 2.3 mi
14207 Buffalo, NY 23,552 3.3 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 3.5 mi
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 5.4 mi
14213 Buffalo, NY 24,465 5.6 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 4.5 mi
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 5.8 mi
14261 Buffalo, NY 5,713 4.7 mi
14072 Grand Island, NY 20,374 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385
14086 standard
Lancaster, NY
Pop: 31,847

Related Areas

Erie County Tonawanda, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14150 in? ▼
ZIP code 14150 (Tonawanda) 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 14150? ▼
ZIP code 14150 in Tonawanda, NY has a population of 41,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14150? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14150 is $71,406, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14150? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14150 is $200,700, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14150? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14150 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14150? ▼
ZIP code 14150 has 1,093 business establishments employing approximately 21,679 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14150? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14150 are: Retail trade (146), Other services (except public administration) (119), Construction (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14150? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14150 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 14150? ▼
In ZIP code 14150, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 14150? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14150 is 22.5 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 14150? ▼
In ZIP code 14150, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14150? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14150 is 10.6% 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.