14223 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14223 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 22,482 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,884 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,980 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,669 |
| Median Home Value: | $181,800 |
| Land Area: | 3.5 sq miles
9.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9735, -78.8461 |
Population Information (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,482 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,267 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,215 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,228 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 944 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,001 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,481 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 724 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,809 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,869 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,718 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,843 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,575 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,718 | 12.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,081 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 491 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $181,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $899 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,669 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,187 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 482 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,007 | 78.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,180 | 21.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,104 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 180 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 388 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,277 | 19.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,797 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,970 | 11.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,405 | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,087 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,884 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,539 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,980 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,709 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,331 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 341 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,155 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,970 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,997 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 364 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,182 | 85.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,156 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,112 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 98 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 921 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 415 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 549 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 59 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 295 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 167 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14223 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 359 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 107 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 571 | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 749 | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,291 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,462 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,867 | 18.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,390 | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 782 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 609 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14223 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,488 | 76.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,093 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 74 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 67 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,406 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14223 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 592 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,024 | 8.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 520 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,384 | 11.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 664 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 254 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,587 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,273 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,585 | 29.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 662 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 411 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 327 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,921 | 97.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,383 | 77.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,744 | 38.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 523 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14223 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,940 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,308 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,945 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 517 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 267 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 833 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14223 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,182 | 76.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 283 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,053 | 9.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 373 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 376 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 126 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 243 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 33 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14223 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 123 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 76 | 0.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 204 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 185 | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 260 | 2.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 844 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,013 | 47.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,638 | 24.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,326 | 12.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14223 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 73 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 429 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,238 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,052 | 56.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,715 | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 162 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14223 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,255 | 90.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 102 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 554 | 5.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 99 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 64 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 67 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14223 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 634 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,185 | 41.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,199 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,169 | 11.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14223 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 182 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 377 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,762 | 22.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,614 | 32.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,416 | 30.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 549 | 6.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 64 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,418 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $629 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $899 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,187 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,539 | 44.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,490 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,446 | 24.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,553 | 25.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,719 | 26.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,188 | 31.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14223 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,751 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,414 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,789 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 215 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,208 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,931 | 30.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14223 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,514 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 390 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 236 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,599 | 35.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,198 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,091 | 24.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,208 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,107 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,444 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,807 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 305 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,188 | 42.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,314 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14223 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,071 | 89.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,241 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,815 | 81.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 400 | 17.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 149 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 26 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,783 | 92.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 265 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,699 | 641.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,699 | 641.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,699 | 641.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 237 | 89.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 108 | 40.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 320 | 120.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 157 | 59.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14223 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,254 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,578 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,676 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 229 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 844 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 356 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 247 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14223 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,187 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,649 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
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