14227 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14227 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,329 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,614 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,804 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,602 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,700 |
| Land Area: | 8.2 sq miles
21.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.8840, -78.7467 |
Population Information (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,329 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,207 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,122 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,058 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 891 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 834 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 843 | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,248 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,784 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,391 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,532 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,239 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,738 | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,617 | 12.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,248 | 10.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 906 | 4.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,047 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,602 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,034 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 568 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,678 | 66.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,356 | 33.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,455 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 245 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 649 | 3.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,012 | 36.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,695 | 22.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,028 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,512 | 15.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,314 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,614 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,748 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,670 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,804 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,175 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,758 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 417 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,207 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,065 | 84.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,432 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 261 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,607 | 87.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,899 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 477 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 16 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 309 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 156 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,093 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 62 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 693 | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 338 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 317 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,291 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 764 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,181 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,647 | 16.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,688 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,757 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 827 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 301 | 3.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,808 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 653 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 137 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 780 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 455 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,369 | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 194 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,238 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 583 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 211 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,389 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 965 | 9.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,494 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 704 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 619 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 526 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.1% | 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 (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,413 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,266 | 76.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,543 | 40.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 602 | 2.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,790 | 67.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,360 | 43.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,415 | 34.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 551 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 149 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,040 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,164 | 58.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 145 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,351 | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 565 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 836 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 656 | 6.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 528 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 357 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 86 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 555 | 5.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 707 | 6.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,361 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,318 | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,537 | 33.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,215 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 289 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 534 | 5.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 271 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 644 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,952 | 27.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,852 | 55.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 669 | 6.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 214 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,814 | 87.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 172 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 918 | 9.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 39 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 57 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,176 | 11.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,078 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,390 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,390 | 13.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 245 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 621 | 9.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,264 | 18.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,641 | 39.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,419 | 21.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 356 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 47 | 0.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 85 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,430 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $586 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,047 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.73 | 2.38 |
Households (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,034 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,090 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,312 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,907 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,383 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,832 | 18.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,224 | 42.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.09 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,862 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,833 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,391 | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 415 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,008 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,446 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,450 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 162 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 69 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,399 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 593 | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,227 | 35.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,183 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,216 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,015 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,160 | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 157 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,302 | 41.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,701 | 53.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,270 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,926 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,529 | 79.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 367 | 19.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 176 | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 30 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,810 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 72 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,519 | 2109.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,519 | 2109.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,519 | 2109.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 633 | 879.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 131 | 181.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 77 | 106.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 61 | 84.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,271 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,260 | 90.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,011 | 9.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 447 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 998 | 4.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 200 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 366 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14227 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,034 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,825 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
Buffalo, NY14227