ZIP Code 14203
standardSource:
Buffalo · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 1,618
- Median income
- $56,141
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.4%
- Land area
- 6.9 sq mi
236/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.4
New York
ZIP code 14203 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 1,618. The median household income is $56,141, which is 26% below the national average. 49.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.9 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 1,618 residents, producing a population density of 236 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 14203 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14203 sits at $56,141 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,349. The poverty rate stands at 32.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $1,331 per month, and 2.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, 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 14203 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 14203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14203.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
141 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Finance and insurance 50
Finance and insurance
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 35
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 14203, 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
1,618
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
236
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14203?
32.4
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
5.0%
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?
$56,141
Median Household Income
-39% vs state
$44,349
Per Capita Income
32.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
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?
1,689
Total Housing Units
1,668
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
1.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,331
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 571 business establishments in ZIP 14203, employing approximately 24,197 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,145,157,000.
571
Businesses
24,197
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 141 | 24.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 73 | 12.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.1% |
| Information | 14 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.1% |
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 14203 vs 14204 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14204 | Buffalo, NY | 8,691 | 1.3 mi |
| 14210 | Buffalo, NY | 14,694 | 1.9 mi |
| 14202 | Buffalo, NY | 3,911 | 1.9 mi |
| 14209 | Buffalo, NY | 7,926 | 3.5 mi |
| 14201 | Buffalo, NY | 11,549 | 2.5 mi |
| 14220 | Buffalo, NY | 24,227 | 2.5 mi |
| 14208 | Buffalo, NY | 11,125 | 3.7 mi |
| 14222 | Buffalo, NY | 14,046 | 3.9 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 3.0 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 3.1 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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