| ZIP Code | 14214 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 635 ft |
| Latitude | 42.939793 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.841077 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 23.8% ▲ 138% above avg |
| College Grads | 57.4% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 146 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,225 (18.7%) |
| Some College | 1,040 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 1,649 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,086 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,728 (48.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,573 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,600 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,072/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,280 |
| Vacant Units | 858 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,280 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 858 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 14214 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 21,162, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.4 years. Economically, 14214 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,573 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14214 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,072 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.8%) and renters (57.3%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 14214 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%. Residents are well-educated — 57.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.8%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14214 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 14214 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,162 residents, a median household income of $56,573, and a median home value of $234,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.