| ZIP Code | 14228 |
|---|---|
| City | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 574 ft |
| Latitude | 43.044371 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.777335 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.4% ▲ 53% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 415 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,912 (19.9%) |
| Some College | 956 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 1,649 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,770 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,905 (47.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,426 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $246,100 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,264/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,601 |
| Vacant Units | 482 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,601 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 482 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
ZIP code 14228 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 24,345, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.5 years. Economically, 14228 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,426 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14228 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $246,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,264 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.1%) and renters (45.9%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 14228 is primarily White (73.90%). Residents are well-educated — 59.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14228 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 14228 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 24,345 residents, a median household income of $72,426, and a median home value of $246,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.