| ZIP Code | 14223 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 606 ft |
| Latitude | 42.973459 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.846106 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.4% ▲ 46% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 156 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,115 (18.6%) |
| Some College | 2,002 (12%) |
| Associates | 2,015 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,162 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,271 (43.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,528 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,200 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $976/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,586 |
| Vacant Units | 339 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,586 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 339 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 14223 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 22,363, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 14223 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,528 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14223 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $976 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 14223 is primarily White (83.77%). Residents are well-educated — 56.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14223 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 14223 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,363 residents, a median household income of $83,528, and a median home value of $202,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.