14209 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14209 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,677 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,991 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,598 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,803 |
| Median Home Value: | $417,000 |
| Land Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9137, -78.8662 |
Population Information (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,677 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,084 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,593 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 283 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 268 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 196 | 2.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 611 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,243 | 14.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,015 | 23.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 780 | 9.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 861 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 284 | 3.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 471 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 631 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 781 | 9.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 253 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $417,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $978 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,803 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,313 | 89.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 490 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,183 | 27.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,130 | 72.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,076 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 180 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 277 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 834 | 13.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,425 | 23.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 637 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,360 | 22.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,363 | 22.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,991 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,641 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,344 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,598 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,711 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,435 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 262 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,176 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,419 | 77.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 881 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 121 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,806 | 55.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,983 | 34.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 110 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 307 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 170 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 301 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 298 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 693 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 51 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 392 | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 250 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 481 | 11.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 312 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 433 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 362 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 665 | 15.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 775 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 454 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 412 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 113 | 2.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 306 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,733 | 61.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 348 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 465 | 10.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 280 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 126 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 421 | 9.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 65 | 1.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 138 | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 30 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 368 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 78 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 202 | 4.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 370 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 728 | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,457 | 32.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 376 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 235 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 386 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.5% | 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 (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,881 | 90.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,571 | 64.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,444 | 39.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 516 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,032 | 70.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,381 | 32.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 862 | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 210 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 199 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 918 | 21.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 949 | 19.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 112 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 773 | 16.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 341 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 330 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 219 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,079 | 43.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 97 | 2.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 119 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 225 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 75 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 238 | 5.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 529 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 236 | 4.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 220 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,033 | 63.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 274 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,615 | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,285 | 26.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,043 | 21.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 349 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 237 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,147 | 73.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 78 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 825 | 19.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 83 | 1.9% | 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: | 86 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 2.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,188 | 27.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,940 | 45.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 905 | 21.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 280 | 6.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 53 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 143 | 12.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 33 | 2.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 111 | 9.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 355 | 30.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 420 | 35.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,550 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $746 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $978 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.57 | 2.38 |
Households (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,313 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 669 | 15.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 169 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,433 | 33.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,935 | 44.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 594 | 13.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,161 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.68 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,724 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,360 | 63.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 731 | 19.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 320 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,531 | 68.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,293 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 108 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 413 | 18.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 185 | 8.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,580 | 68.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,766 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 370 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,397 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,471 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 39 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 731 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 701 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,484 | 74.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,170 | 25.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,504 | 69.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 609 | 28.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 191 | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 57 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,837 | 90.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 79 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 840 | 1063.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 840 | 1063.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 840 | 1063.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 209 | 264.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 83 | 105.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 15.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 194 | 245.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 80 | 101.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,394 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,408 | 88.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 986 | 11.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 259 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 478 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 135 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 114 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,313 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,999 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14209