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Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14208

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

11,125
3,165/sq mi
$48,476
Median income
$130,200
Median home value
23.3%
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, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,165
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14208 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 11,125 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 3,165 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14208 reports a modest median household income of $48,476 (48% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,375. Poverty here runs at 23.1%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $130,200 (66% below the state average); renters pay a median of $967 monthly, and 53.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 14208 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 14208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14208.

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 14208, 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

11,125

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

3,165

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14208?

30.3

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 17.3%
African American 70.4%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$48,476

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$26,375

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14208 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,476 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,690

Total Housing Units

4,727

Occupied Units

963

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.8%
Renter 46.2%

$130,200

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$967

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 14208, employing approximately 1,988 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,948,000.

106

Businesses

1,988

Employees

$62.9M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 18.9%
Health care and social assistance 20 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 17 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 12.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.6%
Construction 6 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.8%

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 14208 vs 14209 →

ZIP 14208 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 14208 ranks #7 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 14208 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 14208 ranks #7 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
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 0.7 mi
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 1.2 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 1.7 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 2.3 mi
14213 Buffalo, NY 24,465 2.0 mi
14204 Buffalo, NY 8,691 2.4 mi
14211 Buffalo, NY 22,611 1.8 mi
14201 Buffalo, NY 11,549 2.2 mi
14212 Buffalo, NY 10,641 2.2 mi
14202 Buffalo, NY 3,911 2.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

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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 14208 in? ▼
ZIP code 14208 (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 14208? ▼
ZIP code 14208 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 11,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14208 is $48,476, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14208 is $130,200, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14208 is African American at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14208? ▼
ZIP code 14208 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,988 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14208 are: Retail trade (20), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14208? ▼
In ZIP code 14208, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 14208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14208 is 20.1 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 14208? ▼
In ZIP code 14208, approximately 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14208 is 23.1% 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.