14226 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14226 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,273 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,330 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,248 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,116 |
| Median Home Value: | $213,900 |
| Land Area: | 6.9 sq miles
17.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9703, -78.7980 |
Population Information (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,273 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,692 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,581 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,486 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,782 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,775 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,009 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,141 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,271 | 14.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,434 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,617 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,211 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,434 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,828 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,519 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 766 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $213,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,071 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,116 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,380 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 736 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,997 | 72.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,383 | 27.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,080 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 470 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 424 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,765 | 13.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,875 | 14.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,027 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,844 | 29.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,675 | 28.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,330 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $112,227 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,785 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,248 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,378 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,860 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 475 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,570 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,834 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,601 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 425 | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,202 | 75.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,825 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 158 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,851 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 344 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,881 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 839 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,560 | 5.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 128 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 566 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 857 | 2.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 603 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 439 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 613 | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 873 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,177 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,174 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,617 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,984 | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,261 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,639 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,417 | 78.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 623 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 446 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 227 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 285 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,610 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 457 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,254 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 471 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,971 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 686 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 563 | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,335 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,762 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,061 | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,196 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 544 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 550 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,269 | 96.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,883 | 78.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,717 | 33.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 889 | 3.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,007 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,876 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,425 | 27.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 301 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 203 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,064 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,404 | 71.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 167 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,125 | 8.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,240 | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 300 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 56 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 775 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 36 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 218 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 286 | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 194 | 1.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 205 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 941 | 7.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,868 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,541 | 34.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,396 | 18.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,467 | 18.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 55 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 887 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,788 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,492 | 41.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,454 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 440 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,568 | 85.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 248 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,373 | 11.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 99 | 0.8% | 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: | 75 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 780 | 6.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,217 | 42.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,892 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,491 | 12.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 241 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 262 | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,351 | 15.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,141 | 23.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,113 | 34.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,276 | 14.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 595 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,609 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $646 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,071 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.74 | 2.38 |
Households (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,380 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,405 | 43.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,112 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,250 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,008 | 32.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,367 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,691 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,473 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,435 | 38.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,784 | 50.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 287 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 859 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,690 | 40.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,541 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 483 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 155 | 2.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,820 | 37.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,370 | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,713 | 36.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,164 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 881 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,158 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,963 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 159 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,638 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,166 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,259 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,832 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,559 | 66.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,075 | 28.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 333 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 198 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,390 | 90.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 262 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,883 | 1100.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,883 | 1100.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,883 | 1100.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 475 | 181.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 306 | 116.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 380 | 145.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 162 | 61.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,787 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,027 | 90.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,760 | 9.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 367 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,061 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 939 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 393 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,380 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,536 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
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