| ZIP Code | 14217 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 607 ft |
| Latitude | 42.971927 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.876759 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 10.9% ▲ 9% above avg |
| College Grads | 55.5% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 191 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,428 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 1,725 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 1,834 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,167 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,800 (42.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,205 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $193,200 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $970/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,280 |
| Vacant Units | 425 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,280 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 425 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 14217 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 22,566, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 14217 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,205 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14217 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $193,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $970 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 14217 is primarily White (82.46%). Residents are well-educated — 55.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.9%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14217 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 14217 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,566 residents, a median household income of $72,205, and a median home value of $193,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.