| ZIP Code | 14203 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 585/624/716 |
| Elevation | 578 ft |
| Latitude | 42.861134 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.863606 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.0 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.42 |
| Below Poverty | 40.5% ▲ 305% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.6% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 53 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 389 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 219 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 139 (7.9%) |
| Bachelors | 209 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 751 (42.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,529 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,167/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,712 |
| Vacant Units | 22 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,712 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 22 |
| Owner Occupied | 2.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 97.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.42 |
ZIP code 14203 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 2,526, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32 years. Economically, 14203 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,529 is below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,167 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 97.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 14203 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.9%. Residents are well-educated — 54.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 40.5%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14203 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 14203 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community.