Wyoming County, New York

Wyoming County is a county in New York, United States, in the western part of the state, in the Genesee Valley roughly 40 miles southeast of Buffalo. It had a population of 40,531 at the 2020 census and covers 596 square miles (1,540 km2), of which 593 square miles are land, centred near 42°50′N 78°05′W.

Warsaw is the county seat, and its postal code is 14569. The county contains eight incorporated villages, three census-designated places, and 16 towns, and observes Eastern time.

Towns & Villages in Wyoming County

Wyoming County’s settled places range from eight incorporated villages down to small unincorporated hamlets spread across its 16 towns. The table below lists the county’s principal places.

Towns

New York counties are divided into towns rather than townships, and Wyoming County has 16 of them. Most take their village’s name; a few hold only unincorporated hamlets.

ZIP Codes

• 14569 — Warsaw (also serves South Warsaw)
• 14530 — Perry (also serves Perry Center)
• 14011 — Attica (also serves Attica Center)
• 14009 — Arcade (also serves East Arcade)
• 14427 — Castile
• 14550 — Silver Springs
• 14145 — Strykersville
• 14024 — Bliss
• 14591 — Wyoming
• 14130 — Pike
• 14066 — Gainesville (also serves North Gainesville)
• 14167 — Varysburg
• 14037 — Cowlesville
• 14113 — North Java
• 14536 — Portageville
• 14082 — Java Center
• 14083 — Java Village
• 14549 — Silver Lake
• 14039 — Dale

A handful of smaller crossroads, such as Sheldon Center and Orangeville Center, have no post office of their own and use a neighboring village’s ZIP code.

Geography

Wyoming County sits on the Allegheny Plateau in the Genesee Valley, with rolling hills, dairy farmland, and the Genesee River cutting through Letchworth State Park along the county’s eastern edge. The county totals 596 square miles (1,540 km2), of which 593 square miles are land and 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) are water — about 0.6 percent of the total.

Wyoming County borders five other New York counties:

• Genesee County to the north
• Livingston County to the east
• Allegany County to the south
• Cattaraugus County to the southwest
• Erie County to the west

Demographics

Wyoming County had a population of 40,531 at the 2020 census, with a more recent Census Bureau estimate putting the figure near 39,741. Warsaw and Perry are the county’s two largest villages. The county’s median household income runs below the New York figure of $82,095 from the 2023 American Community Survey, reflecting its largely rural, agricultural tax base. Population density works out to roughly 68 people per square mile of land.

Economy & Local Life

Dairy farming anchors Wyoming County’s economy — local boosters note there are more cattle than people in the county, with roughly 47,500 dairy cows on its farms. Salt mining and timber processing add to the industrial base, and Attica Correctional Facility, a maximum-security state prison in the town of Attica, is one of the county’s largest single employers. The Wyoming County Fair, held each August in Pike, is the county’s signature annual event, drawing 4-H exhibits, tractor pulls, and a demolition derby.

History

Wyoming County was formed in 1841 out of parts of Genesee, Allegany, and Cattaraugus counties. Its name comes from a Lenape (Delaware) word usually translated as “broad bottom lands,” referring to the flats along the Genesee River. Letchworth State Park, centered on the Genesee River gorge along the county’s eastern border, was established in 1907 from land donated by industrialist William Pryor Letchworth. Attica Correctional Facility opened in 1931 and became the site of the 1971 Attica prison uprising, one of the deadliest prison riots in U.S. history.

Getting There

U.S. Route 20A crosses the county east-west, linking Warsaw and Perry, while New York State Routes 19, 78, 98, and 362 connect the smaller towns. Nearby cities:

• Buffalo — 40 miles northwest
• Rochester — 45 miles northeast
• Batavia — 20 miles north
• Olean — 40 miles south

Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the nearest commercial airport. The closest Amtrak service runs from the Depew station near Buffalo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wyoming County, New York?
Wyoming County had a population of 40,531 at the 2020 census.

What is the Warsaw postcode?
Warsaw, the county seat, uses ZIP code 14569.

How large is Wyoming County?
The county covers 596 square miles (1,540 km2), of which 593 square miles are land.

When was Wyoming County created?
It was formed in 1841 from parts of Genesee, Allegany, and Cattaraugus counties.

What is the largest village in Wyoming County?
Warsaw, the county seat, is the largest village, followed closely by Perry.

Is there an airport near Wyoming County?
Buffalo Niagara International Airport, about 40 miles northwest, is the nearest commercial airport.

What is Wyoming County’s main industry?
Dairy farming leads the economy, alongside salt mining, timber, and government employment tied to Attica Correctional Facility.

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