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Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14207

Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,552
2,330/sq mi
$39,753
Median income
$133,600
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,330
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14207 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14207 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 23,552 residents across 10.1 square miles, a density of 2,330 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14207 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,753 (57% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $22,142. Local economic indicators show a 32.3% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $133,600 (65% below the state average); renters pay a median of $964 monthly, and 35.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14207, plus 6 more within Erie County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 14207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,552

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

2,330

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 14207 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$39,753 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

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ZIP 14207 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14207 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14207 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 53,555
14075 standard
Hamburg, NY
Pop: 41,937
14150 standard
Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Buffalo, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.