| ZIP Code | 14226 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 606 ft |
| Latitude | 42.970345 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.798005 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 67.3% ▲ 74% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 401 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,733 (14.3%) |
| Some College | 1,286 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 1,847 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,012 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,870 (56.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,023 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $237,500 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,093/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,282 |
| Vacant Units | 668 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,282 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 668 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 14226 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 29,482, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 14226 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,023 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14226 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $237,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,093 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 14226 is primarily White (74.05%). Residents are highly educated — 67.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14226 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 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 14226 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 29,482 residents, a median household income of $83,023, and a median home value of $237,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.