| ZIP Code | 14213 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 622 ft |
| Latitude | 42.917239 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.891814 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.8 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 25.9% ▲ 159% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 833 (6.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,801 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 1,467 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 2,240 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 907 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,985 (37.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,597 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $192,300 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 73% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,059/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,397 |
| Vacant Units | 2,092 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,397 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,092 |
| Owner Occupied | 37.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 62.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 14213 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 23,072, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.8 years. Economically, 14213 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $52,597 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14213 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $192,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,059 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 62.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 73% since 2019.
The population of 14213 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.6%. Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.9%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14213 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 14213 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 23,072 residents, a median household income of $52,597, and a median home value of $192,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.