ZIP Code 14215
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Buffalo · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 39,999
- Median income
- $44,955
- Median home value
- $111,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.1%
- Land area
- 12.8 sq mi
3,133/sq mi
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.8
New York
ZIP code 14215 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 39,999. The median household income is $44,955, which is 41% below the national average. Median home value is $111,600, 60% below the US average. 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14215 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.8 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 39,999 residents, producing a population density of 3,133 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14215 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14215 sits at $44,955 (51% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $24,751. The poverty rate stands at 28.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $111,600 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $1,039 per month, and 50.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14215 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14215 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14215.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
76 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 36
Accommodation and food services
36 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14215, Buffalo, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,999
Population
12.8
Area (sq mi)
3,133
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14215?
31.8
Median Age
43.3%
Male
56.7%
Female
12.1%
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?
$44,955
Median Household Income
-51% vs state
$24,751
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
18,809
Total Housing Units
16,733
Occupied Units
2,076
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,600
Median Home Value
-71% vs state
$1,039
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14215 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 186 |
| 2021 | +21.1% | 226 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 268 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 297 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 313 |
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 455 business establishments in ZIP 14215, employing approximately 9,465 people with a combined annual payroll of $804,645,000.
455
Businesses
9,465
Employees
$804.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 95 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 76 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 24 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 2.6% |
| Information | 4 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 14215 vs 14214 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14214 | Buffalo, NY | 19,775 | 1.6 mi |
| 14211 | Buffalo, NY | 22,611 | 2.0 mi |
| 14226 | Buffalo, NY | 29,267 | 2.5 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 2.9 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 3.8 mi |
| 14208 | Buffalo, NY | 11,125 | 2.5 mi |
| 14216 | Buffalo, NY | 22,431 | 2.7 mi |
| 14225 | Buffalo, NY | 33,385 | 3.0 mi |
| 14223 | Buffalo, NY | 22,665 | 3.2 mi |
| 14209 | Buffalo, NY | 7,926 | 3.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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