PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14213

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

24,465
4,181/sq mi
$53,870
Median income
$211,200
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
47th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4,181
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14213 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 24,465 residents across 5.9 square miles, a density of 4,181 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14213 reports a modest median household income of $53,870 (42% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $30,304. Local economic indicators show a 24.5% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $211,200 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,100 monthly, and 39.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14213, plus 6 more within Erie County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 14213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14213.

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 14213, 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

24,465

Population

5.9

Area (sq mi)

4,181

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14213?

31.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 45.6%
African American 21.1%
Asian 11.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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?

$53,870

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$30,304

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14213 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,870 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,699

Total Housing Units

9,492

Occupied Units

2,207

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.5%
Renter 60.5%

$211,200

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,100

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

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14213 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 312
2021 +10.7% 346
2022 +17.2% 406
2023 -5.4% 384
2024 -0.3% 382

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 309 business establishments in ZIP 14213, employing approximately 3,563 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,352,000.

309

Businesses

3,563

Employees

$181.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 20.1%
Accommodation and food services 43 13.9%
Health care and social assistance 40 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 34 11.0%
Construction 20 6.5%
Manufacturing 19 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.6%
Wholesale trade 9 2.9%
Finance and insurance 6 1.9%
Educational services 6 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.9%
Information 3 1.0%

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 14213 vs 14222 →

ZIP 14213 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 14213 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14213 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 14213 ranks #6 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
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 0.8 mi
14201 Buffalo, NY 11,549 1.5 mi
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 1.4 mi
14207 Buffalo, NY 23,552 2.3 mi
14202 Buffalo, NY 3,911 2.1 mi
14208 Buffalo, NY 11,125 2.0 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 2.6 mi
14204 Buffalo, NY 8,691 2.9 mi
14217 Buffalo, NY 23,480 3.8 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 3.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

14221 standard
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 14213 in? ▼
ZIP code 14213 (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 14213? ▼
ZIP code 14213 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 24,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14213? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14213 is $53,870, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14213? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14213 is $211,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14213? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14213 is White at 45.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14213? ▼
ZIP code 14213 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 3,563 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14213? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14213 are: Retail trade (62), Accommodation and food services (43), Health care and social assistance (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14213? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14213 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 14213? ▼
In ZIP code 14213, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% 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 14213? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14213 is 20.7 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 14213? ▼
In ZIP code 14213, approximately 39.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14213? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14213 is 24.5% 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.