14218 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14218 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,936 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,347 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,276 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,719 |
| Median Home Value: | $122,800 |
| Land Area: | 8.1 sq miles
21.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8188, -78.8290 |
Population Information (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,936 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,995 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,941 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,646 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,273 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 950 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,021 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,265 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,265 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,349 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,849 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,641 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,320 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,989 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 991 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 377 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $122,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $815 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,719 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,933 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 786 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,004 | 56.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,929 | 44.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,781 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 660 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,241 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,877 | 33.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,210 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,707 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,190 | 14.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 896 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14218 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,347 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,421 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,379 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,276 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,375 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,849 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 526 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,420 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,083 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,427 | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 339 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,894 | 75.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,149 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 132 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 551 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,145 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,056 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,531 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 141 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,113 | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 266 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14218 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 816 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 536 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 890 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,173 | 13.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,087 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,549 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,112 | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,199 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 309 | 3.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 262 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14218 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,361 | 74.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,150 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 386 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 53 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 229 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 446 | 4.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14218 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 399 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,453 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 192 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,521 | 15.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 579 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 135 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 345 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 838 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,619 | 26.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 891 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 400 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 463 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.3% | 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 (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,075 | 95.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,207 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,334 | 54.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 736 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14218 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,213 | 69.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,237 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,277 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 673 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 498 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,303 | 25.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14218 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,459 | 45.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 410 | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 2,254 | 23.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,208 | 12.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 688 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 160 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 345 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 195 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14218 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 252 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 244 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 282 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 236 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 881 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,500 | 15.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,123 | 21.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,047 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,131 | 32.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14218 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 88 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 821 | 8.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,199 | 32.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,135 | 42.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,231 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 245 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14218 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,189 | 91.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 140 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 515 | 5.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 19 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14218 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,334 | 14.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,130 | 46.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,692 | 30.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 777 | 8.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14218 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 367 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,539 | 30.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,338 | 26.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 995 | 19.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 484 | 9.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 243 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 38 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14218 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,215 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $573 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $815 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,933 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,941 | 32.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,240 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,186 | 24.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,769 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,236 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,595 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14218 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,201 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,398 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,123 | 38.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 235 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,297 | 15.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,321 | 40.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14218 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,048 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 379 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 232 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,731 | 42.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 691 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,015 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,400 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 964 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,811 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,741 | 18.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 159 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,439 | 65.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,143 | 30.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14218 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,670 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,985 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,554 | 78.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 418 | 21.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 324 | 16.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,318 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 816 | 3.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,618 | 198.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,618 | 198.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,618 | 198.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 258 | 31.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 111 | 13.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 132 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 1.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14218 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,290 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,588 | 80.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,702 | 19.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,011 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 403 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 72 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,216 | 11.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14218 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,933 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,935 | 88.8% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14218