Buffalo, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14206
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,751
- 1,654/sq mi High-density area
- $50,450
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buffalo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 19th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,654
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14206 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14206 (Buffalo, NY) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.1 in 2023 to 286.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 20,751 residents across 12.5 square miles, a density of 1,654 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14206 reports a modest median household income of $50,450 (45% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,095. The poverty rate is 21.6%, 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 $125,100 (67% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $908; owner occupancy is 60.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14206 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 14206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14206.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
54 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 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 14206, 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
20,751
Population
12.5
Area (sq mi)
1,654
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14206?
38.6
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
5.6%
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?
$50,450
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$27,095
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14206 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)
$50,450 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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
10,551housing units
10,551
Total Housing Units
9,320
Occupied Units
1,231
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,100
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$908
Median Rent
1938
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14206 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.9% | 200 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 214 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 247 |
| 2023 | +9.2% | 270 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 287 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 406 business establishments in ZIP 14206, employing approximately 8,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,877,000.
406
Businesses
8,431
Employees
$429.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 13.1% |
| Construction | 48 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.0% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.7% |
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 14206 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14215
Buffalo (14215)
39,999 residents
- 14220
Buffalo (14220)
24,227 residents
- 14227
Buffalo (14227)
23,426 residents
- 14211
Buffalo (14211)
22,611 residents
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
20,751 residents
- 14218
Buffalo (14218)
19,039 residents
- 14210 14,694
Buffalo (14210)
14,694 residents
- 14208 11,125
Buffalo (14208)
11,125 residents
- 14212 10,641
Buffalo (14212)
10,641 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14206 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14206 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14220
Buffalo (14220)
$70,963 median income
- 14227
Buffalo (14227)
$68,928 median income
- 14203
Buffalo (14203)
$56,141 median income
- 14218
Buffalo (14218)
$54,748 median income
- 14210
Buffalo (14210)
$54,197 median income
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
$50,450 median income
- 14208
Buffalo (14208)
$48,476 median income
- 14215
Buffalo (14215)
$44,955 median income
- 14212
Buffalo (14212)
$44,020 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14206 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 1.0 mi |
| 14210 | Buffalo, NY | 14,694 | 1.4 mi |
| 14211 | Buffalo, NY | 22,611 | 1.9 mi |
| 14220 | Buffalo, NY | 24,227 | 2.5 mi |
| 14204 | Buffalo, NY | 8,691 | 2.5 mi |
| 14215 | Buffalo, NY | 39,999 | 3.8 mi |
| 14227 | Buffalo, NY | 23,426 | 3.3 mi |
| 14203 | Buffalo, NY | 1,618 | 3.0 mi |
| 14208 | Buffalo, NY | 11,125 | 3.2 mi |
| 14218 | Buffalo, NY | 19,039 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14206, 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 (20,751 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 14206 in?
ZIP code 14206 (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 14206?
ZIP code 14206 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 20,751 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14206?
The median household income in ZIP 14206 is $50,450, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14206?
The median home value in ZIP 14206 is $125,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14206 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14206?
ZIP code 14206 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 8,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14206 are: Retail trade (61), Manufacturing (54), Wholesale trade (53). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14206 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 14206?
In ZIP code 14206, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 14206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14206 is 20.9 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 14206?
In ZIP code 14206, approximately 60.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14206 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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