14224 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14224 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,745 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,475 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,904 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,976 |
| Median Home Value: | $203,200 |
| Land Area: | 20.2 sq miles
52.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8378, -78.7478 |
Population Information (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,745 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,502 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,243 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,953 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,895 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,830 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,386 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,281 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,453 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,360 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,602 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,099 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,361 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,615 | 11.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,772 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,138 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $203,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,049 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,976 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,002 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 974 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,837 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,165 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,400 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 624 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 972 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,718 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,576 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,693 | 15.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,267 | 20.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,550 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14224 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,475 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,608 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,396 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,904 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,640 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,645 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 984 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,971 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,585 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,117 | 14.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 892 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 38,393 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 800 | 2.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 185 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 313 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,008 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 714 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,378 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 166 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 772 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 401 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14224 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 459 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 502 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 932 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,317 | 7.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,470 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,111 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,974 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,479 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,637 | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,121 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14224 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,525 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,099 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 44 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 190 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 347 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,950 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14224 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 57 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,216 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,176 | 10.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 446 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,733 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 975 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 432 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,401 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,136 | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,666 | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,442 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 988 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 977 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,318 | 96.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,227 | 79.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,653 | 36.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,238 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14224 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,274 | 73.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,030 | 39.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,994 | 33.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 612 | 3.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 386 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,394 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14224 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,004 | 68.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 510 | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,838 | 9.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 472 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,292 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 441 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,129 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 290 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14224 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 980 | 5.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,159 | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,123 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,935 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,013 | 15.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,585 | 18.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,733 | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,268 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,162 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14224 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 99 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,145 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,006 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,548 | 45.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,643 | 19.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 535 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14224 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 16,214 | 90.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 340 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,221 | 6.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 88 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 78 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14224 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,285 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,720 | 37.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,000 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,997 | 16.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14224 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 487 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 828 | 6.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,041 | 14.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,357 | 24.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,899 | 35.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,927 | 13.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 219 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14224 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,546 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $628 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,049 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.79 | 2.38 |
Households (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,002 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,947 | 44.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,857 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,556 | 19.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,088 | 28.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,433 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,376 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14224 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,968 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,197 | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,376 | 49.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 798 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,388 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,839 | 34.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14224 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,589 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 343 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 424 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,918 | 38.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,931 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,973 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,383 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,646 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,556 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,378 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 163 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,675 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,540 | 47.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14224 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,174 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,128 | 7.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,338 | 74.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 734 | 23.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 245 | 7.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 56 | 1.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 39,735 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 370 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,010 | 273.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,010 | 273.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,010 | 273.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 570 | 154.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 114 | 30.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 42 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 110 | 29.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14224 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,792 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 36,925 | 95.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,867 | 4.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 730 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 838 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 122 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 177 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14224 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,002 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,420 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14224