PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14209

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

7,926
3,347/sq mi
$50,046
Median income
$429,400
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
3,347
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14209 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 7,926 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 3,347 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14209 reports a modest median household income of $50,046 (46% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,826. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.3%. Median home value sits at $429,400 (14% above the state average), median rent at $1,141 a month, and owner-occupancy at 33.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 14209 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 14209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14209.

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 14209, 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

7,926

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

3,347

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14209?

41.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 53.4%
African American 31.8%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$50,046

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$46,826

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14209 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,046 14th percentile higher than 14% 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

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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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,935

Total Housing Units

4,323

Occupied Units

612

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.7%
Renter 66.3%

$429,400

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,141

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

+19.1%

YoY Change (2024)

424

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+324%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14209 have increased 19.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +324% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 285
2021 +20.3% 343
2022 -8.9% 313
2023 +14.0% 356
2024 +19.1% 424

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 265 business establishments in ZIP 14209, employing approximately 5,573 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,238,000.

265

Businesses

5,573

Employees

$308.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 79 29.8%
Other services (except public administration) 44 16.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 13.6%
Retail trade 22 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 7.2%
Construction 12 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.4%
Wholesale trade 8 3.0%
Finance and insurance 6 2.3%
Educational services 5 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.5%
Information 4 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%

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 14209 vs 14208 →

ZIP 14209 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 14209 ranks #9 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 14209 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 14209 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
14208 Buffalo, NY 11,125 0.7 mi
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 0.7 mi
14213 Buffalo, NY 24,465 1.4 mi
14204 Buffalo, NY 8,691 2.2 mi
14201 Buffalo, NY 11,549 1.6 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 2.4 mi
14202 Buffalo, NY 3,911 2.0 mi
14203 Buffalo, NY 1,618 3.5 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 2.2 mi
14211 Buffalo, NY 22,611 2.4 mi

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Pop: 41,937
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Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
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Pop: 39,999
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Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14209 in? ▼
ZIP code 14209 (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 14209? ▼
ZIP code 14209 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 7,926 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14209 is $50,046, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14209 is $429,400, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14209 is White at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14209? ▼
ZIP code 14209 has 265 business establishments employing approximately 5,573 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14209 are: Health care and social assistance (79), Other services (except public administration) (44), Professional, scientific, and technical services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14209 increased by 19.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 324%. 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 14209? ▼
In ZIP code 14209, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 14209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14209 is 20.6 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 14209? ▼
In ZIP code 14209, approximately 33.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14209 is 21.8% 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.