Tonawanda
City in Erie County, New York

Tonawanda is a city in Erie County, New York, with 15,129 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tonawanda Town, 1.9 miles S.
- 15,129residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 3,978 / sq mipopulation density
- 14150ZIP code
About Tonawanda
Tonawanda is a city in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 15,129 at the 2020 census. It is at the northern edge of Erie County, south across the Erie Canal (Tonawanda Creek) from North Tonawanda, east of Grand Island, and north of Buffalo. It is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
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Living in Tonawanda
- Median household income
- $58,326
- Median home value
- $173,600
- Median rent
- $835/mo
- Median age
- 43.5
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Tonawanda had 15,129 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,129 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,978 per sq mi (1,536 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tonawanda at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,129 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.80 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0119° N, 78.8834° W |
| ZIP code | 14150 |
| Official website | tonawandacity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3674166 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tonawanda
- Tonawanda Town1.9 mi S
- North Tonawanda2.6 mi N
- Kenmore3.3 mi S
- Grandyle Village3.9 mi SW
- University at Buffalo4.9 mi E
- Eggertsville5.0 mi SE
- Williamsville8.2 mi SE
- Buffalo8.3 mi S
- Niagara Falls8.7 mi NW
- Sanborn9.2 mi N
- Sloan9.5 mi SE
- Cheektowaga9.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tonawanda
What county is Tonawanda in?
Tonawanda is in Erie County, New York.
What is the population of Tonawanda, NY?
15,129 people lived in Tonawanda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tonawanda, NY?
The ZIP code of Tonawanda is 14150.
What is the elevation of Tonawanda?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tonawanda?
Tonawanda Town (1.9 mi), North Tonawanda (2.6 mi), Kenmore (3.3 mi), Grandyle Village (3.9 mi), University at Buffalo (4.9 mi).
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