| ZIP Code | 14210 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 589 ft |
| Latitude | 42.862657 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.828768 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 24.6% ▲ 146% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 256 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,466 (35%) |
| Some College | 1,717 (17.3%) |
| Associates | 1,341 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,133 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,984 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,059 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $124,300 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $925/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,813 |
| Vacant Units | 673 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,813 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 673 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
ZIP code 14210 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 15,454, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 14210 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,059 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14210 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $124,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $925 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.8%) and renters (54.2%). Median home values have increased by 65% since 2019.
The population of 14210 is primarily White (78.62%). 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 24.6%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14210 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 14210 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 15,454 residents, a median household income of $51,059, and a median home value of $124,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.