ZIP Code 14207

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Buffalo · Erie County · New York

Population
23,552

2,330/sq mi

Median income
$39,753

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$133,600

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 32.8

Land area
10.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14207 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 23,552. The median household income is $39,753, which is 48% below the national average. Median home value is $133,600, 52% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14207 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.1 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 23,552 residents, producing a population density of 2,330 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 14207 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14207 sits at $39,753 (57% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $22,142. The poverty rate stands at 32.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $133,600 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $964 per month, and 35.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14207 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14207 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 14207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14207.

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 14207, 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

23,552

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

2,330

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14207?

32.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 38.8%
African American 20.8%
Asian 13.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%

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?

$39,753

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$22,142

Per Capita Income

32.3%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,681

Total Housing Units

10,550

Occupied Units

1,131

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.0%
Renter 65.0%

$133,600

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$964

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.9%

YoY Change (2024)

529

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+429%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14207 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +429% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 332
2021 +16.2% 385
2022 -0.4% 384
2023 +18.8% 456
2024 +15.9% 529

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 477 business establishments in ZIP 14207, employing approximately 9,331 people with a combined annual payroll of $500,589,000.

477

Businesses

9,331

Employees

$500.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 105 22.0%
Construction 42 8.8%
Manufacturing 42 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 40 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 39 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 38 8.0%
Wholesale trade 37 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 26 5.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.1%
Finance and insurance 8 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.1%
Information 4 0.8%

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 14207 vs 14213 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14213 Buffalo, NY 24,465 2.3 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 1.8 mi
14217 Buffalo, NY 23,480 1.7 mi
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 2.4 mi
14150 Tonawanda, NY 41,676 3.3 mi
14201 Buffalo, NY 11,549 3.8 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 3.0 mi
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 3.1 mi
14223 Buffalo, NY 22,665 3.0 mi
14202 Buffalo, NY 3,911 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14207 in?
ZIP code 14207 (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 14207?
ZIP code 14207 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 23,552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14207?
The median household income in ZIP 14207 is $39,753, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14207?
The median home value in ZIP 14207 is $133,600, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14207?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14207 is White at 38.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14207?
ZIP code 14207 has 477 business establishments employing approximately 9,331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14207?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14207 are: Retail trade (105), Construction (42), Manufacturing (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14207?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14207 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 429%. 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 14207?
In ZIP code 14207, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 14207?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14207 is 19.4 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 14207?
In ZIP code 14207, approximately 35.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14207?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14207 is 32.3% 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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