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Hamburg, NY
Village in Erie County, New York.
Population
9,792
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,949
ZIP codes
0
Hamburg and its ZIP codes
Hamburg at a glance
- Hamburg is about 9.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 205th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $112,292, 31% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,600 (41% below New York) and median rent is $1,097 a month.
Local data for Hamburg, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hamburg, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,292
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$248,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
Homeownership
75.6%
Bachelor's or higher
50.6%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,595), German Americans (2,147), Polish Americans (1,563).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Hamburg.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
How people get to work
Hamburg, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hamburg, 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
77° / 16°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamburg, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
8.2%
U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
Cities near Hamburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WanakahCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| North BostonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.1 |
| BlasdellVillage | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Orchard ParkVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| EdenCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.6 |
| LackawannaCity | 6.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Highland-on-the-LakeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2 |
| West SenecaCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 21.4 |
| North CollinsVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| East AuroraVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Billington HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| SloanVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Elma CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| AngolaVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BuffaloCity | 12 mi | 40.4 |
| Angola on the LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamburg, NY in?
- Hamburg is in Erie County, New York.
- What is the population of Hamburg, NY?
- About 9,792 people live in Hamburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamburg?
- Nearby places include Wanakah (4.1 mi), North Boston (4.2 mi), Blasdell (4.8 mi), Orchard Park (4.9 mi), Eden (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023