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Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14220

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

24,227
2,456/sq mi
$70,963
Median income
$186,200
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,456
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 24,227 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 2,456 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14220 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,963 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,442. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Median home value sits at $186,200 (51% below the state average), median rent at $1,060 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14220 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 14220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14220.

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 14220, 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

24,227

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

2,456

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14220?

40.9

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%

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?

$70,963

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$37,442

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14220 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,963 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,502

Total Housing Units

10,435

Occupied Units

1,067

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$186,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$1,060

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

357

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+257%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14220 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 243
2021 +14.8% 279
2022 +8.5% 302
2023 +4.5% 316
2024 +13.1% 357

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 299 business establishments in ZIP 14220, employing approximately 7,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $475,633,000.

299

Businesses

7,962

Employees

$475.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 39 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 35 11.7%
Retail trade 34 11.4%
Construction 32 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 32 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 9.0%
Manufacturing 19 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.3%
Educational services 9 3.0%
Finance and insurance 8 2.7%
Wholesale trade 7 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%
Information 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 14220 vs 14210 →

ZIP 14220 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 14220 ranks #2 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 14220 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 14220 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
14210 Buffalo, NY 14,694 1.3 mi
14218 Buffalo, NY 19,039 1.8 mi
14206 Buffalo, NY 20,751 2.5 mi
14212 Buffalo, NY 10,641 3.4 mi
14219 Buffalo, NY 11,536 3.9 mi
14203 Buffalo, NY 1,618 2.5 mi
14211 Buffalo, NY 22,611 4.3 mi
14204 Buffalo, NY 8,691 3.2 mi
14224 Buffalo, NY 39,889 3.9 mi
14208 Buffalo, NY 11,125 5.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

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Pop: 53,555
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Pop: 41,937
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Pop: 41,676
14215 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,999
14224 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 39,889
14225 standard
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Pop: 33,385

Related Areas

Erie County Buffalo, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14220 in? ▼
ZIP code 14220 (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 14220? ▼
ZIP code 14220 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 24,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14220 is $70,963, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14220 is $186,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14220 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14220? ▼
ZIP code 14220 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 7,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14220 are: Accommodation and food services (39), Health care and social assistance (35), Retail trade (34). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14220 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 14220? ▼
In ZIP code 14220, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 14220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14220 is 18.2 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 14220? ▼
In ZIP code 14220, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14220 is 12.5% 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.