ZIP Code 14218
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Buffalo · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 19,039
- Median income
- $54,748
- Median home value
- $150,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 21.1 sq mi
900/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
New York
ZIP code 14218 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 19,039. The median household income is $54,748, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $150,200, 46% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14218 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.1 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 19,039 residents, producing a population density of 900 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 14218 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14218 sits at $54,748 (41% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $28,910. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $150,200 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $878 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14218 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14218 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 14218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14218.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 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 14218, 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
19,039
Population
21.1
Area (sq mi)
900
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14218?
38.3
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
8.6%
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?
$54,748
Median Household Income
-41% vs state
$28,910
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.3 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?
9,541
Total Housing Units
8,613
Occupied Units
928
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,200
Median Home Value
-60% vs state
$878
Median Rent
1953
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
290
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+190%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14218 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 196 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 214 |
| 2022 | +21.4% | 260 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 276 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 290 |
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 306 business establishments in ZIP 14218, employing approximately 4,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,352,000.
306
Businesses
4,329
Employees
$209.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 29 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 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 14218 vs 14220 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14220 | Buffalo, NY | 24,227 | 1.8 mi |
| 14219 | Buffalo, NY | 11,536 | 2.1 mi |
| 14210 | Buffalo, NY | 14,694 | 3.0 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 4.3 mi |
| 14203 | Buffalo, NY | 1,618 | 3.6 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 5.2 mi |
| 14204 | Buffalo, NY | 8,691 | 4.6 mi |
| 14211 | Buffalo, NY | 22,611 | 6.1 mi |
| 14224 | Buffalo, NY | 39,889 | 4.3 mi |
| 14075 | Hamburg, NY | 41,937 | 7.3 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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