Buffalo, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14202
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,911
- 1,804/sq mi High-density area
- $56,528
- Median income Below-median income area
- $479,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buffalo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,804
- people per sq mi
- 22%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14202 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14202 covers 2.2 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,911 residents on file, a density of 1,804 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14202 reports a modest median household income of $56,528 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,517. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $479,100 (27% above the average New York ZIP), with only 21.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $803.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 14202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
252 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 100
Accommodation and food services
100 establishments
- Finance and insurance 70
Finance and insurance
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 58
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 52
Health care and social assistance
52 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14202, 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
3,911
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
1,804
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14202?
38.1
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
11.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,528
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$61,517
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14202 ranks among New York ZIPs
Buffalo, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,528 12th percentile higher than 12% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,492housing units
2,492
Total Housing Units
2,203
Occupied Units
289
Vacant Units
1.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$479,100
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$803
Median Rent
1954
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
+22.5%
YoY Change (2021)
332
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+232%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14202 have increased 22.5% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | – | 205 |
| 2016 | +33.4% | 274 |
| 2017 | -13.1% | 238 |
| 2019 | +22.5% | 291 |
| 2021 | – | 332 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 757 business establishments in ZIP 14202, employing approximately 21,925 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,629,921,000.
757
Businesses
21,925
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 252 | 33.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 7.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 52 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 4.2% |
| Information | 25 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 2.0% |
| Construction | 14 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
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 14202 vs 14201 →
ZIP 14202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
24,465 residents
- 14207
Buffalo (14207)
23,552 residents
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
20,751 residents
- 14222
Buffalo (14222)
14,046 residents
- 14201
Buffalo (14201)
11,549 residents
- 14208
Buffalo (14208)
11,125 residents
- 14212
Buffalo (14212)
10,641 residents
- 14204 8,691
Buffalo (14204)
8,691 residents
- 14209 7,926
Buffalo (14209)
7,926 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14202 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14222
Buffalo (14222)
$81,652 median income
- 14202
Buffalo (14202)
$56,528 median income
- 14203
Buffalo (14203)
$56,141 median income
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
$53,870 median income
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
$50,450 median income
- 14209
Buffalo (14209)
$50,046 median income
- 14208
Buffalo (14208)
$48,476 median income
- 14212
Buffalo (14212)
$44,020 median income
- 14201
Buffalo (14201)
$40,512 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14202 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14201 | Buffalo, NY | 11,549 | 0.6 mi |
| 14204 | Buffalo, NY | 8,691 | 1.2 mi |
| 14222 | Buffalo, NY | 14,046 | 2.2 mi |
| 14213 | Buffalo, NY | 24,465 | 2.1 mi |
| 14203 | Buffalo, NY | 1,618 | 1.9 mi |
| 14209 | Buffalo, NY | 7,926 | 2.0 mi |
| 14208 | Buffalo, NY | 11,125 | 2.5 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 3.2 mi |
| 14207 | Buffalo, NY | 23,552 | 4.5 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14202, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,911 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14202 in?
ZIP code 14202 (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 14202?
ZIP code 14202 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 3,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14202?
The median household income in ZIP 14202 is $56,528, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14202?
The median home value in ZIP 14202 is $479,100, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14202 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14202?
ZIP code 14202 has 757 business establishments employing approximately 21,925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (252), Accommodation and food services (100), Finance and insurance (70). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14202 increased by 22.5% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 14202?
In ZIP code 14202, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14202?
In ZIP code 14202, approximately 21.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14202 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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