14208 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14208 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,820 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,590 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,481 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,933 |
| Median Home Value: | $99,900 |
| Land Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9146, -78.8515 |
Population Information (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,820 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,219 | 44.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,601 | 55.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 701 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 393 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 588 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,255 | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,787 | 15.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,769 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,093 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 883 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 512 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 745 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,150 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 502 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 442 | 3.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $99,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $888 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,933 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,636 | 78.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,297 | 21.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,478 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,158 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,096 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 278 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 735 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,989 | 28.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,706 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 772 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 866 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 750 | 10.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,590 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,832 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,426 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,481 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,450 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,060 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 390 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,477 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,051 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 934 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 75 | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,016 | 17.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,641 | 73.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 481 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 110 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 555 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 254 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 392 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 250 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14208 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 310 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 530 | 11.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 695 | 15.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 338 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 675 | 14.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,011 | 21.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 362 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 486 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 149 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 80 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14208 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,933 | 58.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 292 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 626 | 12.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 393 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 147 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 458 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14208 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 103 | 2.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 265 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 40 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 502 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 367 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 329 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 540 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,773 | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 561 | 11.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 184 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 245 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,978 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,718 | 48.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,695 | 56.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 475 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14208 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,266 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,790 | 38.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,341 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 441 | 9.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 223 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,383 | 29.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14208 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,111 | 35.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 217 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,945 | 49.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 193 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 107 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 331 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14208 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 30 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 94 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 123 | 2.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 71 | 1.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 303 | 5.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 138 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 547 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 627 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,996 | 67.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14208 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 69 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 490 | 8.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,192 | 20.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,803 | 47.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 861 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 518 | 8.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14208 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,963 | 85.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 348 | 7.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 131 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14208 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,437 | 31.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,718 | 37.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,240 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 241 | 5.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14208 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 503 | 20.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 737 | 29.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 498 | 20.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 251 | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 387 | 15.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 14 | 0.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 74 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14208 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $854 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $440 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $888 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.38 |
Households (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,636 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 695 | 15.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 336 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,138 | 24.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,655 | 57.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,267 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,643 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14208 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,256 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,635 | 61.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 978 | 23.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 86 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 454 | 10.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,314 | 77.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14208 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,588 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 333 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 75 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 793 | 22.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 587 | 16.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,800 | 50.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,613 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 534 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,453 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,909 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 189 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 923 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 797 | 41.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14208 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,519 | 80.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,200 | 18.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,330 | 60.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 806 | 36.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 231 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 64 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14208 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,991 | 93.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 221 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 829 | 375.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 829 | 375.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 829 | 375.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 53 | 24.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 303 | 137.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 199 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 35 | 15.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14208 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,119 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,869 | 88.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,250 | 11.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 304 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 443 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 404 | 3.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14208 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,636 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,184 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
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