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Kenmore, NY
Village in Erie County, New York. ZIP codes: 14217.
Population
15,044
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
10,478
ZIP codes
1
Kenmore and its ZIP codes
Kenmore at a glance
- Kenmore is about 25 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 130th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $77,639, 10% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,600 (51% below New York) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for Kenmore, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kenmore, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,639
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
48.1%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,695), German Americans (3,200), Italian Americans (2,457).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Kenmore.
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
Kenmore, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kenmore, 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
83° / 17°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kenmore, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
8.7%
U.S. 12.1% -3.4 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Kenmore
1 in or overlapping Kenmore. Population shown
Cities near Kenmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda TownCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 17.3 |
| TonawandaCity | 3.1 mi | 3.8 |
| EggertsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.9 |
| Grandyle VillageCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| BuffaloCity | 4.9 mi | 40.4 |
| University at BuffaloCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| North TonawandaCity | 5.6 mi | 10.1 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| SloanVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| CheektowagaCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 25.4 |
| DepewVillage | 9.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Harris HillCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4 |
| LackawannaCity | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| West SenecaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.4 |
| LancasterVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| BlasdellVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenmore, NY in?
- Kenmore is in Erie County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Kenmore, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kenmore include 14217.
- What is the population of Kenmore, NY?
- About 15,044 people live in Kenmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenmore?
- Nearby places include Tonawanda Town (1.5 mi), Tonawanda (3.1 mi), Eggertsville (3.2 mi), Grandyle Village (4.5 mi), Buffalo (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023