| ZIP Code | 14221 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 612 ft |
| Latitude | 42.984481 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.722761 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.8% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 412 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,086 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 2,601 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 4,240 (10.9%) |
| Bachelors | 3,881 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21,786 (55.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,275 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $298,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,560/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,281 |
| Vacant Units | 1,088 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,281 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,088 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 14221 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 55,153, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 14221 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,275 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14221 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $298,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,560 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 14221 is primarily White (83.96%). Residents are highly educated — 65.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14221 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 14221 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 55,153 residents, a median household income of $101,275, and a median home value of $298,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.