Buffalo, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14214
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,775
- 2,667/sq mi High-density area
- $58,228
- Median income Below-median income area
- $240,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buffalo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,667
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14214 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14214 (Buffalo, NY) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 342.6 in 2023 to 348.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14214 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 19,775 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 2,667 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14214 reports a modest median household income of $58,228 (37% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,601. The poverty rate is 25.4%, 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 $240,800 (36% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,131; owner occupancy is 42.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, 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 14214 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 14214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14214.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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 14214, 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
19,775
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
2,667
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14214?
31.5
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
12.0%
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?
$58,228
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$35,601
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14214 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)
$58,228 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
9,519housing units
9,519
Total Housing Units
8,670
Occupied Units
849
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$240,800
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$1,131
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14214 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 249 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 277 |
| 2022 | +8.4% | 300 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 343 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 348 |
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 350 business establishments in ZIP 14214, employing approximately 8,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $414,763,000.
350
Businesses
8,133
Employees
$414.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 20.9% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
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 14214 vs 14216 →
ZIP 14214 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
- 14207
Buffalo (14207)
23,552 residents
- 14217
Buffalo (14217)
23,480 residents
- 14223
Buffalo (14223)
22,665 residents
- 14211
Buffalo (14211)
22,611 residents
- 14216
Buffalo (14216)
22,431 residents
- 14214
Buffalo (14214)
19,775 residents
- 14222 14,046
Buffalo (14222)
14,046 residents
- 14208 11,125
Buffalo (14208)
11,125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14214 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14214 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14223
Buffalo (14223)
$84,161 median income
- 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
- 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 14214 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14216 | Buffalo, NY | 22,431 | 1.2 mi |
| 14215 | Buffalo, NY | 39,999 | 1.6 mi |
| 14208 | Buffalo, NY | 11,125 | 1.7 mi |
| 14223 | Buffalo, NY | 22,665 | 2.4 mi |
| 14209 | Buffalo, NY | 7,926 | 2.2 mi |
| 14211 | Buffalo, NY | 22,611 | 2.5 mi |
| 14222 | Buffalo, NY | 14,046 | 2.3 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 3.3 mi |
| 14217 | Buffalo, NY | 23,480 | 2.9 mi |
| 14207 | Buffalo, NY | 23,552 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14214, 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 (19,775 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 14214 in?
ZIP code 14214 (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 14214?
ZIP code 14214 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 19,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14214?
The median household income in ZIP 14214 is $58,228, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14214?
The median home value in ZIP 14214 is $240,800, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14214 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14214?
ZIP code 14214 has 350 business establishments employing approximately 8,133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14214 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Retail trade (48), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14214 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 14214?
In ZIP code 14214, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.5% 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 14214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14214 is 19.9 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 14214?
In ZIP code 14214, approximately 42.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14214 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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