| ZIP Code | 14225 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 661 ft |
| Latitude | 42.928949 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.750273 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 42.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 386 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,822 (32.8%) |
| Some College | 2,641 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 2,863 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 3,116 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,988 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,562 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $154,500 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $937/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,253 |
| Vacant Units | 514 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,253 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 514 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 14225 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 33,801, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 14225 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,562 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14225 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $154,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $937 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.
The population of 14225 is primarily White (74.02%). Residents are well-educated — 42.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14225 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 14225 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,801 residents, a median household income of $65,562, and a median home value of $154,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.