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Tonawanda, NY
City in Erie County, New York. ZIP codes: 14150.
Population
15,030
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,952
ZIP codes
1
Tonawanda and its ZIP codes
Tonawanda at a glance
- Tonawanda is about 9.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 131st most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $58,326 a year, 32% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,600 (59% below New York) and median rent is $835 a month.
Local data for Tonawanda, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tonawanda, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,326
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$835/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,312), Irish Americans (2,944), Italian Americans (2,419).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Erie County. PPP loans are for Tonawanda.
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
How people get to work
Tonawanda, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled11.5%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tonawanda, 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 Tonawanda, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Tonawanda
1 in or overlapping Tonawanda. Population shown
Cities near Tonawanda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda TownCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 17.3 |
| North TonawandaCity | 2.7 mi | 10.1 |
| KenmoreVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Grandyle VillageCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.9 |
| EggertsvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.9 |
| University at BuffaloCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.4 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| BuffaloCity | 7.9 mi | 40.4 |
| CheektowagaCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 25.4 |
| SloanVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| SanbornCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Niagara FallsCity | 9.8 mi | 14.1 |
| Harris HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4 |
| DepewVillage | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| Niagara UniversityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Clarence CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tonawanda, NY in?
- Tonawanda is in Erie County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Tonawanda, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tonawanda include 14150.
- What is the population of Tonawanda, NY?
- About 15,030 people live in Tonawanda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tonawanda?
- Nearby places include Tonawanda Town (1.7 mi), North Tonawanda (2.7 mi), Kenmore (3.1 mi), Grandyle Village (3.8 mi), Eggertsville (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023