ZIP Code 14219
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Buffalo · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 11,536
- Median income
- $78,569
- Median home value
- $192,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.9%
- Land area
- 18.2 sq mi
633/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.2
New York
ZIP code 14219 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 11,536. The median household income is $78,569, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $192,900, 31% below the US average. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14219 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 11,536 residents, producing a population density of 633 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 14219 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14219 sits at $78,569 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,525. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $192,900 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $957 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14219 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, 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 14219 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 14219
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14219.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 25
Transportation and warehousing
25 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 14219, 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
11,536
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
633
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14219?
47.2
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.5%
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?
$78,569
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$44,525
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.2 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?
5,552
Total Housing Units
5,213
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$192,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state
$957
Median Rent
1962
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
+14.0%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14219 have increased 14.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 180 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 195 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 228 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 238 |
| 2024 | +14.0% | 272 |
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 360 business establishments in ZIP 14219, employing approximately 7,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $324,358,000.
360
Businesses
7,159
Employees
$324.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 79 | 21.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 36 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 2.8% |
| Information | 9 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 14219 vs 14218 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14218 | Buffalo, NY | 19,039 | 2.1 mi |
| 14220 | Buffalo, NY | 24,227 | 3.9 mi |
| 14210 | Buffalo, NY | 14,694 | 5.2 mi |
| 14075 | Hamburg, NY | 41,937 | 5.2 mi |
| 14206 | Buffalo, NY | 20,751 | 6.4 mi |
| 14212 | Buffalo, NY | 10,641 | 7.3 mi |
| 14203 | Buffalo, NY | 1,618 | 5.5 mi |
| 14127 | Orchard Park, NY | 29,961 | 4.9 mi |
| 14211 | Buffalo, NY | 22,611 | 8.2 mi |
| 14204 | Buffalo, NY | 8,691 | 6.7 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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