14215 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14215 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,368 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,196 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,278 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,292 |
| Median Home Value: | $93,100 |
| Land Area: | 4.8 sq miles
12.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9345, -78.8102 |
Population Information (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,368 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,786 | 44.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,582 | 55.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,993 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,193 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,839 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,364 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,299 | 10.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,476 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,058 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,658 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,147 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,034 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,215 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,284 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 808 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $93,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $932 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,292 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,139 | 88.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,153 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,130 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,009 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,680 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,078 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,250 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,438 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,230 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,723 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,287 | 12.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,674 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $41,196 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,342 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $53,435 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,278 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,304 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,506 | 91.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,734 | 9.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,519 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,216 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,859 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 431 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,805 | 16.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 29,921 | 70.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,177 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,055 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,349 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,418 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,054 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 264 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,439 | 3.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 351 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14215 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,334 | 13.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,330 | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,003 | 11.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,696 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,657 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,164 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,654 | 9.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,630 | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 347 | 2.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 324 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14215 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,830 | 61.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,694 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,052 | 11.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 544 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 464 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,167 | 6.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14215 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 525 | 3.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,552 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 178 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,120 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 840 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 261 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 938 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,257 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,352 | 36.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,841 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 712 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 870 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.4% | 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 (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,756 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,874 | 49.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 24,807 | 58.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,527 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14215 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,260 | 71.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,789 | 27.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,523 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,870 | 10.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,111 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,591 | 32.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14215 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,957 | 56.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 562 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5,813 | 30.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 987 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 534 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 241 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 147 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 51 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14215 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 37 | 0.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 96 | 0.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 304 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 281 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 429 | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,127 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,365 | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,333 | 17.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10,320 | 53.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14215 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 159 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 898 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,112 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,146 | 42.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,737 | 19.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,240 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14215 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,633 | 91.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 174 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 619 | 3.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 406 | 2.4% | 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: | 269 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14215 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,120 | 24.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,824 | 45.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,784 | 22.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,411 | 8.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14215 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,104 | 13.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 3,450 | 42.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,425 | 17.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 916 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 528 | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 283 | 3.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 339 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 85 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $939 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $437 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $932 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,139 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,630 | 21.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,492 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,840 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,596 | 50.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,446 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,492 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14215 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,262 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,802 | 54.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,268 | 29.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 441 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,264 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,344 | 72.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14215 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,656 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 501 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 716 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,845 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,379 | 18.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,215 | 33.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,609 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,606 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,283 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,868 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 958 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,931 | 57.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,979 | 28.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14215 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,673 | 86.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,032 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,334 | 66.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,608 | 32.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 280 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 90 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,849 | 91.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 606 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,519 | 580.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,519 | 580.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,519 | 580.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 73 | 12.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,010 | 166.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 752 | 124.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 136 | 22.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14215 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,375 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,882 | 88.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,493 | 11.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,458 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,787 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 416 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 832 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14215 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,139 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,917 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14215