Dunkirk
City in Chautauqua County, New York
Dunkirk is a city in Chautauqua County, New York, with 12,743 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 617 ft (188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fredonia, 2.8 miles S.
- 12,743residents (2020 Census)
- 617 ftelevation · 188 m
- 4.5 sq miland area · 11.8 km²
- 2,804 / sq mipopulation density
- 14048ZIP code
About Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a city in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It was settled around 1805 and incorporated in 1880. The population was 12,743 as of the 2020 census. Dunkirk is bordered on the north by Lake Erie. It shares a border with the village of Fredonia to the south, and with the town of Dunkirk to the east and west. Dunkirk is the westernmost city in the state of New York.
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Living in Dunkirk
- Median household income
- $53,299
- Median home value
- $94,700
- Median rent
- $866/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Dunkirk had 12,743 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,743 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,804 per sq mi (1,083 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dunkirk at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,743 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.54 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4806° N, 79.3329° W |
| ZIP code | 14048 |
| Official website | cityofdunkirk.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3621105 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dunkirk
- Fredonia2.8 mi S
- Forestville8.1 mi E
- Brocton8.4 mi SW
- Silver Creek9.3 mi NE
- Cassadaga9.6 mi S
- Sunset Bay11.8 mi NE
- Farnham15.1 mi NE
- Sinclairville15.3 mi S
- Lake Erie Beach16.3 mi NE
- Westfield16.5 mi SW
- South Dayton16.5 mi SE
- Perrysburg17.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dunkirk
What county is Dunkirk in?
Dunkirk is in Chautauqua County, New York.
What is the population of Dunkirk, NY?
12,743 people lived in Dunkirk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dunkirk, NY?
The ZIP code of Dunkirk is 14048.
What is the elevation of Dunkirk?
617 feet (188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dunkirk?
Fredonia (2.8 mi), Forestville (8.1 mi), Brocton (8.4 mi), Silver Creek (9.3 mi), Cassadaga (9.6 mi).
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