14214 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14214 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,113 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,524 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,989 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,301 |
| Median Home Value: | $204,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9398, -78.8411 |
Population Information (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,113 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,814 | 53.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,299 | 46.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,117 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,237 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,053 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,037 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,552 | 16.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,627 | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,537 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,072 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,180 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,057 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,755 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 603 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 286 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $204,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,067 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,301 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,401 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 900 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,799 | 45.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,602 | 54.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,117 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 281 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 875 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,344 | 17.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,340 | 17.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 948 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,607 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,722 | 28.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,524 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,301 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $91,038 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,989 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,935 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,427 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 502 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,630 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,887 | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,922 | 18.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 618 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,383 | 47.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,354 | 33.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 76 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,574 | 11.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 500 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,226 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 831 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,363 | 6.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 129 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 492 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 698 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14214 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 859 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 643 | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 710 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 635 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 933 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,292 | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 880 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,246 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 588 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 615 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14214 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,762 | 64.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 819 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 672 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 607 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 350 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 980 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14214 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 413 | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 853 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 174 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 961 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 382 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 297 | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 478 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,108 | 10.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,885 | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,200 | 11.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 323 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 353 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14214 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 (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,271 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,500 | 65.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,806 | 39.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 727 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14214 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,539 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,014 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,651 | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 548 | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 319 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,400 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14214 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,651 | 39.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 127 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3,621 | 38.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 342 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 380 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 86 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,094 | 11.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14214 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 466 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 53 | 0.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 164 | 1.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 238 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 425 | 4.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 532 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 975 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 606 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,836 | 62.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14214 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 375 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 959 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,661 | 17.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,912 | 42.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,704 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 690 | 7.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14214 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,428 | 88.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 165 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 704 | 8.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 48 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14214 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,639 | 19.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,442 | 41.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,307 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,013 | 12.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14214 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 161 | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 542 | 14.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 730 | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 423 | 11.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 718 | 18.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 796 | 21.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 393 | 10.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14214 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,592 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $468 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,067 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.38 |
Households (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,401 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,389 | 28.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,089 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,518 | 30.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,887 | 34.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,158 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,980 | 23.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14214 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,006 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,556 | 65.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,552 | 25.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 198 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 528 | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,426 | 44.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14214 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,239 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 226 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 254 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,739 | 21.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 884 | 10.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,136 | 62.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,129 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 581 | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,998 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,479 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 381 | 15.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,405 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 693 | 28.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14214 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,061 | 77.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,977 | 22.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,859 | 57.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,418 | 28.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 275 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 700 | 14.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14214 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,957 | 85.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 186 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,156 | 1696.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,156 | 1696.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,156 | 1696.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 144 | 77.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 313 | 168.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 426 | 229.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 49 | 26.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14214 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,996 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,061 | 81.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,935 | 18.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 826 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,856 | 8.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 754 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 499 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14214 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,401 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,854 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14214