| ZIP Code | 14201 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 597 ft |
| Latitude | 42.89763 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.887897 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 43.3% ▲ 333% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.0% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 70% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 202 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,707 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 1,166 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 676 (9.2%) |
| Bachelors | 461 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,140 (42.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $34,204 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $327,900 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 58% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $953/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,172 |
| Vacant Units | 1,218 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,172 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,218 |
| Owner Occupied | 20.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 79.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 14201 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 12,545, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.8 years. Economically, 14201 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $34,204 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14201 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $327,900 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $953 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 79.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 58% since 2019.
The population of 14201 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 42.3%. Residents are well-educated — 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 43.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14201 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 14201 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as lower-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 12,545 residents, a median household income of $34,204, and a median home value of $327,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.