| ZIP Code | 14209 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 634 ft |
| Latitude | 42.91367 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.866209 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.75 |
| Below Poverty | 22.3% ▲ 123% above avg |
| College Grads | 58.8% ▲ 52% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 716 (13.4%) |
| Some College | 346 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 1,093 (20.5%) |
| Bachelors | 666 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,467 (46.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,359 ▼ 35% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $408,600 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,025/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,729 |
| Vacant Units | 543 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,729 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 543 |
| Owner Occupied | 34.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.75 |
ZIP code 14209 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 8,373, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 14209 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,359 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14209 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $408,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,025 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 14209 is majority White (52.69%). Residents are well-educated — 58.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14209 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 14209 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 8,373 residents, a median household income of $49,359, and a median home value of $408,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.