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Dunkirk, NY
City in Chautauqua County, New York. ZIP codes: 14048.
Population
12,549
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,761
ZIP codes
1
Dunkirk and its ZIP codes
Dunkirk at a glance
- Dunkirk is about 6.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 155th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $53,299, 38% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,700 (78% below New York) and median rent is $866 a month.
Local data for Dunkirk, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dunkirk, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,299
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$94,700
Median rent
$866/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (4,089), Polish Americans (2,385), German Americans (1,494).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Dunkirk.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,771
45,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$922M
FY 2026, $7,220 per person
How people get to work
Dunkirk, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dunkirk, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,002
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dunkirk, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Dunkirk
1 in or overlapping Dunkirk. Population shown
Cities near Dunkirk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FredoniaVillage | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| ForestvilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.1 |
| BroctonVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Silver CreekVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| CassadagaVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Sunset BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| FarnhamVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| SinclairvilleVillage | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| WestfieldVillage | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| Lake Erie BeachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| South DaytonVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| PerrysburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| Cherry CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| MayvilleVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| Angola on the LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| AngolaVillage | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dunkirk, NY in?
- Dunkirk is in Chautauqua County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Dunkirk, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dunkirk include 14048.
- What is the population of Dunkirk, NY?
- About 12,549 people live in Dunkirk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dunkirk?
- Nearby places include Fredonia (2.7 mi), Forestville (8.2 mi), Brocton (8.3 mi), Silver Creek (9.6 mi), Cassadaga (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023