PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14201

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,549
4,355/sq mi
$40,512
Median income
$337,600
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
4,355
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14201 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 11,549 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 4,355 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14201 reports a modest median household income of $40,512 (56% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,192. Local economic indicators show a 39.5% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $337,600 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,053 monthly, and 23.6% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 14201 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 14201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14201.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14201, Buffalo, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,549

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

4,355

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14201?

34.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 46.1%
African American 14.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$40,512

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$32,192

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14201 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$40,512 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,921

Total Housing Units

6,022

Occupied Units

899

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.6%
Renter 76.4%

$337,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,053

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.4%

YoY Change (2024)

472

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+372%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14201 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +372% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 351
2021 +21.7% 428
2022 +1.0% 432
2023 -2.0% 423
2024 +11.4% 472

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 228 business establishments in ZIP 14201, employing approximately 4,039 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,054,000.

228

Businesses

4,039

Employees

$172.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 44 19.3%
Retail trade 33 14.5%
Health care and social assistance 27 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 25 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 8.8%
Construction 15 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 4.0%
Finance and insurance 6 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.6%
Wholesale trade 5 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 14201 vs 14202 →

ZIP 14201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14201 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14201 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14202 Buffalo, NY 3,911 0.6 mi
14213 Buffalo, NY 24,465 1.5 mi
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 1.7 mi
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 1.6 mi
14204 Buffalo, NY 8,691 1.6 mi
14208 Buffalo, NY 11,125 2.2 mi
14203 Buffalo, NY 1,618 2.5 mi
14207 Buffalo, NY 23,552 3.8 mi
14212 Buffalo, NY 10,641 3.4 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

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Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Buffalo, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14201 in? ▼
ZIP code 14201 (Buffalo) is located in Erie County, New York. Erie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/erie-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14201? ▼
ZIP code 14201 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 11,549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14201 is $40,512, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14201 is $337,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14201 is White at 46.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14201? ▼
ZIP code 14201 has 228 business establishments employing approximately 4,039 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14201 are: Accommodation and food services (44), Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14201 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 372%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14201? ▼
In ZIP code 14201, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14201 is 18.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14201? ▼
In ZIP code 14201, approximately 23.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14201 is 39.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.