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 High-density area
- $53,870
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,304. The poverty rate is 24.5%, 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 $211,200 (44% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,100; owner occupancy is 39.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14213 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 14213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14213.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Construction 20
Construction
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14213?
31.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
16.0%
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?
$53,870
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$30,304
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14213 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)
$53,870 9th percentile higher than 9% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,699housing units
11,699
Total Housing Units
9,492
Occupied Units
2,207
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,200
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
24,465 residents
- 14207
Buffalo (14207)
23,552 residents
- 14217
Buffalo (14217)
23,480 residents
- 14216
Buffalo (14216)
22,431 residents
- 14214
Buffalo (14214)
19,775 residents
- 14222
Buffalo (14222)
14,046 residents
- 14201
Buffalo (14201)
11,549 residents
- 14208
Buffalo (14208)
11,125 residents
- 14204 8,691
Buffalo (14204)
8,691 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14213 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14213 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
- 14217
Buffalo (14217)
$73,800 median income
- 14216
Buffalo (14216)
$69,629 median income
- 14214
Buffalo (14214)
$58,228 median income
- 14202
Buffalo (14202)
$56,528 median income
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
$53,870 median income
- 14209
Buffalo (14209)
$50,046 median income
- 14208
Buffalo (14208)
$48,476 median income
- 14201
Buffalo (14201)
$40,512 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14213, 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 (24,465 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 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.
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