14216 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14216 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 24,009 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,033 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,508 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,830 |
| Median Home Value: | $259,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9496, -78.8625 |
Population Information (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,009 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,548 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,461 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,632 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 960 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 737 | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 868 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,744 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,436 | 26.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,607 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,776 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,092 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,542 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,671 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 626 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 318 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $259,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,076 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,830 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,849 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 981 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,616 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,233 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,068 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 334 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 865 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,022 | 16.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,891 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,369 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,318 | 29.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,269 | 23.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 53.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,033 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,360 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,051 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,508 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,475 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,942 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 522 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,036 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,949 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,285 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 691 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,326 | 72.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,789 | 15.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 133 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 299 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,235 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,223 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,724 | 7.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,252 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 267 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,318 | 5.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 602 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14216 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 862 | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 722 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 685 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,063 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,075 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,001 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,617 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,013 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 863 | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 948 | 8.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14216 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,531 | 75.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 632 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 521 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 462 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,284 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14216 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 115 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 501 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 828 | 5.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 175 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,688 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 360 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 130 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,597 | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,016 | 14.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,904 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,321 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 589 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 718 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.0% | 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 (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,407 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,163 | 71.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,193 | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 581 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14216 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,484 | 80.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,021 | 25.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,440 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 667 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 231 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,984 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14216 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,273 | 33.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 171 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5,196 | 40.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,298 | 10.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 475 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 514 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 786 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 97 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14216 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 226 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 151 | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 115 | 0.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 336 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 582 | 4.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 631 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,204 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 983 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,602 | 59.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14216 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 306 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,394 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,291 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,331 | 49.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 980 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 528 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14216 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,837 | 91.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 166 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 744 | 6.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 47 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14216 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,335 | 11.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,330 | 45.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,427 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 757 | 6.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14216 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 80 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 250 | 4.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 499 | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 980 | 17.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,691 | 30.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,778 | 31.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 317 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,443 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $579 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,076 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.15 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,849 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,614 | 30.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,263 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,954 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,184 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,289 | 19.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,833 | 23.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.02 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.74 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14216 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,908 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,915 | 49.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,875 | 39.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 200 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 886 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,523 | 45.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14216 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,818 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 158 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,368 | 28.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 589 | 12.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,481 | 51.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,167 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 846 | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,988 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,905 | 12.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 75 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,937 | 66.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 893 | 30.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14216 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,661 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,945 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,190 | 74.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 663 | 22.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 289 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 92 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,714 | 94.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 629 | 2.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,295 | 205.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,295 | 205.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,295 | 205.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 334 | 53.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 371 | 59.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 234 | 37.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 89 | 14.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14216 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,377 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,948 | 89.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,429 | 10.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,241 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 836 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 127 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 225 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14216 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,849 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,120 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
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