ZIP Code 14203

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Buffalo · Erie County · New York

Population
1,618

236/sq mi

Median income
$56,141

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
49.4%

Median age 32.4

Land area
6.9 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14203?

32.4

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 34.2%
African American 46.0%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.4%

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

Owner 2.7%
Renter 97.3%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14203 in?
ZIP code 14203 (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 14203?
ZIP code 14203 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 1,618 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14203?
The median household income in ZIP 14203 is $56,141, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14203 is African American at 46.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14203?
ZIP code 14203 has 571 business establishments employing approximately 24,197 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14203 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (141), Health care and social assistance (74), Accommodation and food services (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14203?
In ZIP code 14203, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.4% 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 14203?
In ZIP code 14203, approximately 2.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14203 is 32.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Buffalo, NY

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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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