PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14216

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

22,431
3,124/sq mi
$69,629
Median income
$294,700
Median home value
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
3,124
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14216 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 22,431 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 3,124 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14216 reports a modest median household income of $69,629 (25% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,370. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $294,700 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,211 per month, and 45.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14216 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 14216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14216.

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 14216, 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

22,431

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

3,124

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14216?

35.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

5.7%

Foreign-Born

White 72.4%
African American 16.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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?

$69,629

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$48,370

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14216 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,629 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.0%

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

What does housing look like?

12,838

Total Housing Units

11,638

Occupied Units

1,200

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.6%
Renter 54.4%

$294,700

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,211

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

-2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

336

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+236%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14216 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 254
2021 +8.9% 276
2022 +11.1% 307
2023 +12.0% 344
2024 -2.2% 336

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 457 business establishments in ZIP 14216, employing approximately 5,522 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,554,000.

457

Businesses

5,522

Employees

$192.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 95 20.8%
Accommodation and food services 81 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 54 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 45 9.8%
Construction 34 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 3.5%
Manufacturing 12 2.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 2.6%
Educational services 12 2.6%
Information 11 2.4%
Wholesale trade 9 2.0%
Finance and insurance 9 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.0%

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 14216 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 14216 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 14216 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 14216 ranks #5 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
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 1.2 mi
14217 Buffalo, NY 23,480 1.8 mi
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 2.4 mi
14207 Buffalo, NY 23,552 1.8 mi
14223 Buffalo, NY 22,665 1.9 mi
14208 Buffalo, NY 11,125 2.3 mi
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 2.1 mi
14213 Buffalo, NY 24,465 2.6 mi
14215 Buffalo, NY 39,999 2.7 mi
14150 Tonawanda, NY 41,676 3.5 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 14216 in? ▼
ZIP code 14216 (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 14216? ▼
ZIP code 14216 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 22,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14216 is $69,629, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14216 is $294,700, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14216 is White at 72.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14216? ▼
ZIP code 14216 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 5,522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14216 are: Retail trade (95), Accommodation and food services (81), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14216? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14216 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 14216? ▼
In ZIP code 14216, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.0% 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 14216? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14216 is 19.3 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 14216? ▼
In ZIP code 14216, approximately 45.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14216 is 15.3% 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.