ZIP Code 14202
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Buffalo · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 3,911
- Median income
- $56,528
- Median home value
- $479,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.3%
- Land area
- 2.2 sq mi
1,804/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
New York
ZIP code 14202 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 3,911. The median household income is $56,528, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $479,100, 72% above the US average. 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 3,911 residents, producing a population density of 1,804 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14202 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14202 sits at $56,528 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $61,517. The poverty rate stands at 14.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $479,100 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $803 per month, and 21.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$61,517
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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