ZIP Code 14207
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Buffalo · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 23,552
- Median income
- $39,753
- Median home value
- $133,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 10.1 sq mi
2,330/sq mi
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.8
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 40
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 39
Accommodation and food services
39 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14207?
32.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
16.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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
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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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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