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ZIP Code 14048
Dunkirk, NY, Chautauqua County
Population
14,739
Land area
23sq mi
People per sq mi
642
City
Dunkirk
ZIP 14048 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 14048 at a glance
- ZIP 14048 (Dunkirk) is 52% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,431 a year, 34% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 (75% below New York) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for ZIP 14048
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 14048, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,431
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$104,000
Prices -1.6% in a year
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
19.2 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
310
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,450
$259M annual payroll
PPP loans
$23.94M
231 loans
Campaign donations
$14.63K
10% D, 47% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 14048, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 14048, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 14048
ZIP codes near 14048
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 14135Forestville | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| 14063Fredonia | 4.9 mi | 50.9 |
| 14166Brocton | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| 14136Silver Creek | 7.1 mi | 24.3 |
| 14752Cassadaga | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| 14062Forestville | 9.3 mi | 70.5 |
| 14718Cassadaga | 9.7 mi | 35 |
| 14716Brocton | 9.8 mi | 11.8 |
| 14769Brocton | 12 mi | 9 |
| 14784Cassadaga | 12 mi | 27.5 |
| 14061Farnham | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| 14081Farnham | 14 mi | 32 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 14048?
- ZIP code 14048 is in Dunkirk, NY (Chautauqua County).
- What county is ZIP code 14048 in?
- ZIP code 14048 is mostly in Chautauqua County, New York.
- How many people live in ZIP code 14048?
- About 14,739 people live in the 14048 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.