PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14219

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

11,536
633/sq mi
$78,569
Median income
$192,900
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
633
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14219 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 11,536 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 633 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14219 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,569 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,525. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.2%. Housing costs here run $192,900 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging $957 a month; 73.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 14219 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Erie County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 14219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14219.

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 14219, 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

11,536

Population

18.2

Area (sq mi)

633

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14219?

47.2

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

How ZIP 14219 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,569 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$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

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ZIP 14219 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 14219 ranks #8 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 14219 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 14219 ranks #3 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
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

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 14219 in? ▼
ZIP code 14219 (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 14219? ▼
ZIP code 14219 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 11,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14219? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14219 is $78,569, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14219? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14219 is $192,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14219? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14219 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14219? ▼
ZIP code 14219 has 360 business establishments employing approximately 7,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14219? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14219 are: Retail trade (79), Accommodation and food services (60), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14219? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14219 increased by 14.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 14219? ▼
In ZIP code 14219, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 14219? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14219 is 21.2 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 14219? ▼
In ZIP code 14219, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14219? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14219 is 11.2% 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.