| ZIP Code | 14206 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 609 ft |
| Latitude | 42.88081 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.810156 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 23.4% ▲ 134% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 84% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 269 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,145 (36.3%) |
| Some College | 2,243 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 2,052 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,752 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,722 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,842 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,600 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $886/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,677 |
| Vacant Units | 1,093 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,677 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,093 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 14206 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 22,427, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 14206 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,842 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14206 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $111,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $886 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 14206 is majority White (64.91%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.4%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14206 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 14206 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,427 residents, a median household income of $46,842, and a median home value of $111,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.