Wanakah
Census-designated place in Erie County, New York

Wanakah is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Erie County, New York, with 3,137 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hamburg, 3.7 miles E.
- 3,137residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 2,605 / sq mipopulation density
- 14085ZIP code
About Wanakah
Wanakah is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in the town of Hamburg in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wanakah had a population of 3,137.
Wanakah is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan statistical area.
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Living in Wanakah
- Median household income
- $72,681
- Median home value
- $195,000
- Median age
- 51.3
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Wanakah had 3,137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,605 per sq mi (1,006 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wanakah at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,137 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.20 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.7436° N, 78.9025° W |
| ZIP code | 14085 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3678124 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wanakah
- Hamburg3.7 mi E
- Highland-on-the-Lake5.0 mi SW
- Blasdell5.1 mi NE
- Lackawanna6.2 mi NE
- Eden6.3 mi S
- North Boston7.7 mi SE
- Orchard Park8.3 mi E
- Angola9.7 mi SW
- Angola on the Lake9.8 mi SW
- West Seneca10.1 mi NE
- North Collins10.4 mi S
- Buffalo10.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wanakah
What county is Wanakah in?
Wanakah is in Erie County, New York.
What is the population of Wanakah, NY?
3,137 people lived in Wanakah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wanakah, NY?
The ZIP code of Wanakah is 14085.
What is the elevation of Wanakah?
591 feet (180 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wanakah?
Hamburg (3.7 mi), Highland-on-the-Lake (5.0 mi), Blasdell (5.1 mi), Lackawanna (6.2 mi), Eden (6.3 mi).
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