ZIP Code 14208

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Buffalo · Erie County · New York

Population
11,125

3,165/sq mi

Median income
$48,476

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$130,200

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.3%

Median age 30.3

Land area
3.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14208 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 11,125. The median household income is $48,476, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $130,200, 53% below the US average. 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 11,125 residents, producing a population density of 3,165 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 14208 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14208 sits at $48,476 (48% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,375. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $130,200 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $967 per month, and 53.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14208 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 14208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,125

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

3,165

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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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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