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 High-density area
- $69,629
- Median income Near-median income area
- $294,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 54.0%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14216 (Buffalo, NY) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 343.9 in 2023 to 336.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,370. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $294,700 (22% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,211; owner occupancy is 45.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14216 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 14216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14216.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Construction 34
Construction
34 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14216?
35.5
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
5.7%
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?
$69,629
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$48,370
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14216 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)
$69,629 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
12,838housing units
12,838
Total Housing Units
11,638
Occupied Units
1,200
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,700
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14150
Tonawanda (14150)
41,676 residents
- 14215
Buffalo (14215)
39,999 residents
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
24,465 residents
- 14207
Buffalo (14207)
23,552 residents
- 14217
Buffalo (14217)
23,480 residents
- 14223
Buffalo (14223)
22,665 residents
- 14216
Buffalo (14216)
22,431 residents
- 14214
Buffalo (14214)
19,775 residents
- 14222 14,046
Buffalo (14222)
14,046 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14216 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14216 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
- 14150
Tonawanda (14150)
$71,406 median income
- 14216
Buffalo (14216)
$69,629 median income
- 14214
Buffalo (14214)
$58,228 median income
- 14213
Buffalo (14213)
$53,870 median income
- 14209
Buffalo (14209)
$50,046 median income
- 14208
Buffalo (14208)
$48,476 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14216, 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 (22,431 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 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.
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