14228 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 29, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14228 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,038 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,960 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,753 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,637 |
| Median Home Value: | $238,100 |
| Land Area: | 15.9 sq miles
41.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 43.0444, -78.7773 |
Population Information (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,038 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,661 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,377 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,235 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,412 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,267 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,727 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,238 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,392 | 17.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,319 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,332 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,265 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,042 | 4.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,247 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,119 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 443 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $238,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,205 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,637 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,136 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 501 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,654 | 55.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,482 | 44.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,159 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 644 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 779 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,640 | 16.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,095 | 13.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,835 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,253 | 26.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,913 | 24.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,960 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,506 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,870 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,753 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,116 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,220 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 852 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,669 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,634 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,104 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 471 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,418 | 73.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,920 | 7.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 128 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,516 | 14.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 70 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 980 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 396 | 1.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,477 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 362 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 650 | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 395 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14228 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 889 | 8.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 430 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 937 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 632 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 833 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,604 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,472 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,596 | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 632 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,111 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14228 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,561 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,178 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 275 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 305 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 256 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,455 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14228 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 132 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 459 | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 851 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 118 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,499 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 517 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,289 | 10.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,078 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,262 | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 659 | 5.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 670 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 496 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% | 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 (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,327 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,593 | 78.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,302 | 33.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 667 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14228 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,867 | 77.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,893 | 28.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,351 | 23.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 436 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 196 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,334 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14228 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,598 | 43.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 561 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,324 | 12.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,398 | 13.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,058 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 546 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,109 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 43 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14228 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 83 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,362 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 867 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 974 | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,528 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,753 | 25.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,827 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 631 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 108 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 504 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14228 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 391 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,391 | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,843 | 26.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,567 | 33.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,180 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 265 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14228 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,239 | 81.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 162 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,542 | 15.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 81 | 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: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 100 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14228 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 933 | 9.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,240 | 41.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,400 | 33.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,563 | 15.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14228 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 65 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 262 | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 671 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 666 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,177 | 38.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,137 | 20.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 649 | 11.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,709 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $640 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,205 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.38 |
Households (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,136 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,632 | 35.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,636 | 16.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,562 | 25.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,135 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,494 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,705 | 26.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14228 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,385 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,314 | 51.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,977 | 38.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 203 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 760 | 7.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,563 | 43.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14228 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,894 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 384 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 178 | 2.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,121 | 26.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,261 | 16.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,950 | 50.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,099 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,148 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,994 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,616 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 268 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,292 | 49.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,056 | 40.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14228 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,579 | 82.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,282 | 17.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,391 | 55.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,389 | 32.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 295 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 502 | 11.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,610 | 82.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 267 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,428 | 1658.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,428 | 1658.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,428 | 1658.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 687 | 257.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 13.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 504 | 188.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 36 | 13.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14228 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,803 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,480 | 77.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,323 | 22.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 704 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,475 | 6.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,436 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 708 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14228 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,136 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,630 | 95.0% | 89.4% |
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