14217 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14217 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,921 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,568 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,833 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,393 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9719, -78.8768 |
Population Information (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,921 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,729 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,192 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 865 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,442 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,073 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 991 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,441 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,493 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,617 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,491 | 15.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,928 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,491 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,562 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 987 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 540 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $902 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,393 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,872 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 521 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,411 | 68.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,461 | 31.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,109 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 492 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 502 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,038 | 23.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,957 | 17.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,108 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,958 | 23.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,054 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,568 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $84,788 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,453 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,833 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,796 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,038 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 728 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,508 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,734 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,635 | 13.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 655 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,424 | 84.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,365 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 96 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 245 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 249 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,542 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 776 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,144 | 5.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 48 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 677 | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 419 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 410 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 585 | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 950 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 789 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,285 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,810 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,658 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,948 | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 682 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 755 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,624 | 71.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,312 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 228 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 250 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 100 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,347 | 11.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 531 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,408 | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 248 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,440 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 793 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 217 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,276 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,571 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,086 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 562 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 490 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 355 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.1% | 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 (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,276 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,281 | 75.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,180 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 367 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,060 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,726 | 34.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,739 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 582 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 148 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,708 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,963 | 61.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 121 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,514 | 22.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 390 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 306 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 129 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 908 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 62 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 184 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 109 | 1.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 483 | 4.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 648 | 5.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 654 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,652 | 23.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,778 | 15.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,885 | 42.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 359 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,101 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,262 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,112 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,212 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 347 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,687 | 89.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 90 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 824 | 7.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 152 | 1.4% | 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: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 72 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,339 | 12.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,596 | 42.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,060 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 877 | 8.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 142 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 346 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,606 | 21.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,872 | 38.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,005 | 27.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 202 | 2.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 163 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 75 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,406 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $636 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $902 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.50 | 2.38 |
Households (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,872 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,723 | 34.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,238 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,156 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,896 | 35.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,337 | 21.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,025 | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,258 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,822 | 41.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,050 | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 326 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 843 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,510 | 37.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,693 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 268 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 272 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,049 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 781 | 16.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,323 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,850 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,337 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,643 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,144 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 335 | 10.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,630 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,179 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,864 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,825 | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,202 | 65.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 567 | 31.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 243 | 13.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 56 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,869 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 311 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,052 | 338.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,052 | 338.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,052 | 338.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 225 | 72.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 145 | 46.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 123 | 39.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 169 | 54.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,056 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,351 | 92.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,705 | 7.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 572 | 2.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 427 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 173 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 533 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,872 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,161 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14217