Buffalo, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14211
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,611
- 2,156/sq mi High-density area
- $36,300
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,156
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14211 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 22,611 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 2,156 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14211 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,300 (61% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,143. The poverty rate is 34.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,400 (72% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,073; owner occupancy is 45.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14211 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 14211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14211.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Manufacturing 23
Manufacturing
23 establishments
- Construction 20
Construction
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 20
Health care and social assistance
20 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14211, 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
22,611
Population
10.5
Area (sq mi)
2,156
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14211?
33.8
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
19.5%
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?
$36,300
Median Household Income
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$22,143
Per Capita Income
34.4%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14211 ranks among New York ZIPs
Buffalo, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,300 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,531housing units
11,531
Total Housing Units
9,671
Occupied Units
1,860
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,400
Median Home Value
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$1,073
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 237 business establishments in ZIP 14211, employing approximately 3,621 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,052,000.
237
Businesses
3,621
Employees
$168.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 25.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 16.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 20 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 14211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14215
Buffalo (14215)
39,999 residents
- 14220
Buffalo (14220)
24,227 residents
- 14211
Buffalo (14211)
22,611 residents
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
20,751 residents
- 14214
Buffalo (14214)
19,775 residents
- 14210 14,694
Buffalo (14210)
14,694 residents
- 14222 14,046
Buffalo (14222)
14,046 residents
- 14208 11,125
Buffalo (14208)
11,125 residents
- 14212 10,641
Buffalo (14212)
10,641 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14211 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14222
Buffalo (14222)
$81,652 median income
- 14220
Buffalo (14220)
$70,963 median income
- 14214
Buffalo (14214)
$58,228 median income
- 14210
Buffalo (14210)
$54,197 median income
- 14206
Buffalo (14206)
$50,450 median income
- 14209
Buffalo (14209)
$50,046 median income
- 14208
Buffalo (14208)
$48,476 median income
- 14215
Buffalo (14215)
$44,955 median income
- 14212
Buffalo (14212)
$44,020 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14211 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 0.9 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 1.9 mi |
| 14215 | Buffalo, NY | 39,999 | 2.0 mi |
| 14208 | Buffalo, NY | 11,125 | 1.8 mi |
| 14210 | Buffalo, NY | 14,694 | 3.1 mi |
| 14209 | Buffalo, NY | 7,926 | 2.4 mi |
| 14214 | Buffalo, NY | 19,775 | 2.5 mi |
| 14220 | Buffalo, NY | 24,227 | 4.3 mi |
| 14204 | Buffalo, NY | 8,691 | 2.8 mi |
| 14222 | Buffalo, NY | 14,046 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14211, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,611 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14211 in?
ZIP code 14211 (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 14211?
ZIP code 14211 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 22,611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14211?
The median household income in ZIP 14211 is $36,300, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14211?
The median home value in ZIP 14211 is $106,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14211 is African American at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14211?
ZIP code 14211 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 3,621 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14211 are: Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (39), Manufacturing (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14211?
In ZIP code 14211, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 14211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14211 is 20.4 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 14211?
In ZIP code 14211, approximately 45.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14211 is 34.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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