| ZIP Code | 14218 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 597 ft |
| Latitude | 42.818798 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.82904 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.34 |
| Below Poverty | 21.4% ▲ 114% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 511 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,550 (33.7%) |
| Some College | 1,560 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 2,233 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,647 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,999 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,484 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,000 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $829/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,478 |
| Vacant Units | 723 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,478 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 723 |
| Owner Occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 44.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.34 |
ZIP code 14218 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 20,661, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 14218 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,484 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14218 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $135,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $829 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (55.2%) and renters (44.8%). Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 14218 is primarily White (73.13%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.4%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14218 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 14218 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 20,661 residents, a median household income of $50,484, and a median home value of $135,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.