US ZIP Code
14261

Buffalo, NY

Erie County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 4,970 Population ↓ 13% since 2019
🎂 19.3 Median Age
🎓 85.4% College Grads
▲ 120% above avg
📊 0.8% Unemployment
▼ 83% below avg ↓ 86% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code14261
CityBuffalo
StateNew York (NY)
CountyErie County
Area Code624/716
Elevation598 ft
Latitude42.997126
Longitude-78.792129
TimezoneNew York (DST)
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 52.3% (2,599) Female 47.7% (2,371) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.7%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 14.4%Asian: 17.2%Other: 4.8%Race
White51.7%
Hispanic11.2%
Black14.4%
Asian17.2%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
18–24
95%
25–44
1%
45–64
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.3 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads85.4% ▲ 120% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
Associates7 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree41 (85.4%)

Education

Associates: 14.6%Graduate: 85.4%Edu
Associates14.6%
Graduate85.4%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
45%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
35%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
4%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 14261 is in Buffalo, NY, in Erie County.
ZIP code 14261 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 14261 is in Erie County, NY.
ZIP 14261 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 14261 is 4,970 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 14261

ZIP code 14261 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. With a population of 4,970, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.3 years.

The population of 14261 is majority White (51.69%). Residents are highly educated — 85.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.

The unemployment rate in 14261 stands at 0.8%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.

Overall, ZIP code 14261 in Buffalo, NY is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.