14222 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14222 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,744 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,343 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,538 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,310 |
| Median Home Value: | $402,200 |
| Land Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9200, -78.8771 |
Population Information (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,744 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,846 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,898 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 31.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 928 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 404 | 2.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 384 | 2.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,613 | 10.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,485 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,030 | 25.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,194 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,512 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 701 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 694 | 4.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,095 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 533 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 171 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $402,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,132 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,310 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,705 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 605 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,538 | 37.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,167 | 62.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,930 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 69 | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 164 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,536 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,585 | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 678 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,089 | 28.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,809 | 34.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14222 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,343 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,514 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $135,724 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,538 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,878 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,428 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 450 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,116 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,308 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,602 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 476 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 42 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,053 | 76.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,779 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 447 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 494 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 900 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 880 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,385 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 226 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 567 | 3.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 534 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14222 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 349 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 141 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 432 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 578 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 551 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,169 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 776 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 878 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 780 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,051 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14222 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,258 | 66.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 441 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 309 | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 591 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 151 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,416 | 15.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14222 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 550 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 786 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 67 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 790 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 308 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 297 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 891 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 992 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,259 | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 913 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 448 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 127 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,427 | 98.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,682 | 80.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,174 | 26.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 274 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14222 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,682 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,411 | 21.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,226 | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 189 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 625 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14222 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,773 | 24.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 193 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,551 | 21.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,218 | 16.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,187 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 390 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 980 | 13.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14222 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 181 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 36 | 0.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 77 | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 245 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 508 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 279 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 346 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 224 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,393 | 73.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14222 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 366 | 5.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,766 | 24.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,013 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,808 | 24.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 890 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 467 | 6.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14222 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,856 | 87.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 239 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 404 | 6.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 103 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14222 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 673 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,238 | 48.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,185 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 609 | 9.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14222 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 26 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 73 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 51 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 115 | 4.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 511 | 20.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 984 | 38.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 688 | 27.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 90 | 3.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14222 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,231 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $913 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,132 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.69 | 2.38 |
Households (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,705 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,753 | 26.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 801 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,921 | 28.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,189 | 32.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,097 | 16.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,459 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.06 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14222 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,828 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,086 | 59.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,994 | 29.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 148 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 537 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,084 | 59.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14222 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,173 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 91 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 94 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 570 | 13.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 292 | 7.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,126 | 74.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,719 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 594 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,701 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,506 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 120 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,027 | 68.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 359 | 23.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14222 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,783 | 74.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,798 | 24.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,121 | 55.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,670 | 44.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 440 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14222 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,682 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 150 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,062 | 708.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,062 | 708.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,062 | 708.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 264 | 176.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 175 | 116.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 41 | 27.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 173 | 115.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 167 | 111.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14222 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,816 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,177 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,639 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 585 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 710 | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 201 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 143 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14222 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,705 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,477 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14222