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Depew, NY
Village in Erie County, New York. ZIP codes: 14043.
Population
15,000
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,955
ZIP codes
1
Depew and its ZIP codes
Depew at a glance
- Depew is about 7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 132nd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $73,556, 14% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,500 (54% below New York) and median rent is $1,061 a month.
Local data for Depew, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Depew, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,556
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$196,500
Median rent
$1,061/mo
Homeownership
76.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,353), Polish Americans (4,274), Italian Americans (2,421).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Depew.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,996
464,902 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,801
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8B
FY 2026, $8,436 per person
PPP loans
$63.5M
608 loans, 9,580 jobs reported
How people get to work
Depew, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Depew, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,242
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,364
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Depew, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Depew
1 in or overlapping Depew. Population shown
Cities near Depew
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LancasterVillage | 1.9 mi | 2.7 |
| CheektowagaCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 25.4 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| SloanVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Harris HillCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4 |
| West SenecaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 21.4 |
| EggertsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Elma CenterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 6.3 |
| ClarenceCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| BuffaloCity | 7.4 mi | 40.4 |
| University at BuffaloCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Town LineCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Clarence CenterCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| LackawannaCity | 9 mi | 6.5 |
| KenmoreVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Billington HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Depew, NY in?
- Depew is in Erie County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Depew, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Depew include 14043.
- What is the population of Depew, NY?
- About 15,000 people live in Depew, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Depew?
- Nearby places include Lancaster (1.9 mi), Cheektowaga (2.9 mi), Williamsville (4.1 mi), Sloan (4.5 mi), Harris Hill (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023