| ZIP Code | 14222 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 636 ft |
| Latitude | 42.920027 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.877108 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.7% ▲ 75% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,185 (11.7%) |
| Some College | 490 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 1,541 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 650 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,183 (61.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,692 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $408,100 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,168/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,355 |
| Vacant Units | 538 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,355 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 538 |
| Owner Occupied | 38.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 61.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
ZIP code 14222 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 15,440, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 14222 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,692 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14222 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $408,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,168 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 61.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 14222 is primarily White (74.21%). Residents are highly educated — 67.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14222 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 14222 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 15,440 residents, a median household income of $83,692, and a median home value of $408,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.