Buffalo, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14204
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,691
- 1,868/sq mi High-density area
- $28,182
- Median income Below-median income area
- $152,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buffalo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,868
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14204 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 8,691 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 1,868 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14204 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,182 (70% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,351. The poverty rate is 37.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,400 (60% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $851; owner occupancy is 26.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14204 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 14204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14204.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 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 14204, 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
8,691
Population
4.7
Area (sq mi)
1,868
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14204?
44.9
Median Age
38.2%
Male
61.8%
Female
3.8%
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?
$28,182
Median Household Income
-70% vs state ZIP avg
$24,351
Per Capita Income
37.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14204 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)
$28,182 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
5,470housing units
5,470
Total Housing Units
4,353
Occupied Units
1,117
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,400
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$851
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 211 business establishments in ZIP 14204, employing approximately 4,580 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,002,000.
211
Businesses
4,580
Employees
$266.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 21 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 13 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.3% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 14204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14216
Buffalo (14216)
22,431 residents
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
20,751 residents
- 14210
Buffalo (14210)
14,694 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 14204 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14204 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
- 14216
Buffalo (14216)
$69,629 median income
- 14202
Buffalo (14202)
$56,528 median income
- 14203
Buffalo (14203)
$56,141 median income
- 14210
Buffalo (14210)
$54,197 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14204 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14203 | Buffalo, NY | 1,618 | 1.3 mi |
| 14202 | Buffalo, NY | 3,911 | 1.2 mi |
| 14209 | Buffalo, NY | 7,926 | 2.2 mi |
| 14201 | Buffalo, NY | 11,549 | 1.6 mi |
| 14208 | Buffalo, NY | 11,125 | 2.4 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 2.5 mi |
| 14210 | Buffalo, NY | 14,694 | 2.2 mi |
| 14222 | Buffalo, NY | 14,046 | 2.7 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 2.2 mi |
| 14216 | Buffalo, NY | 22,431 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14204, 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 (8,691 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 14204 in?
ZIP code 14204 (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 14204?
ZIP code 14204 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 8,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14204?
The median household income in ZIP 14204 is $28,182, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14204?
The median home value in ZIP 14204 is $152,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14204 is African American at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14204?
ZIP code 14204 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 4,580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14204 are: Other services (except public administration) (35), Accommodation and food services (22), Retail trade (21). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14204?
In ZIP code 14204, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 14204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14204 is 23.0 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 14204?
In ZIP code 14204, approximately 26.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14204 is 37.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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