ZIP Code 14221
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Buffalo · Erie County · New York
- Population
- 53,555
- Median income
- $101,615
- Median home value
- $329,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.3%
- Land area
- 59.6 sq mi
899/sq mi
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.3
New York
ZIP code 14221 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 53,555. The median household income is $101,615, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $329,600, 18% above the US average. 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14221 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.6 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 53,555 residents, producing a population density of 899 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 14221 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14221 sits at $101,615 (10% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $56,851. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $329,600 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,603 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14221 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14221 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 14221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14221.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
396 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
307 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
263 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
252 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
230 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 14221, 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
53,555
Population
59.6
Area (sq mi)
899
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14221?
47.3
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
9.7%
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?
$101,615
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$56,851
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 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?
25,661
Total Housing Units
24,532
Occupied Units
1,129
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,600
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,603
Median Rent
1970
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
286
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+186%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14221 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +186% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 194 |
| 2021 | +10.7% | 215 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 253 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 273 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 286 |
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 2,431 business establishments in ZIP 14221, employing approximately 46,958 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,473,633,000.
2,431
Businesses
46,958
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 396 | 16.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 307 | 12.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 263 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 252 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 230 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 211 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 178 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 121 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 112 | 4.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 79 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 54 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 45 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 1.6% |
| Information | 36 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 33 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 14221 vs 14026 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14026 | Bowmansville, NY | 674 | 3.1 mi |
| 14225 | Buffalo, NY | 33,385 | 3.8 mi |
| 14068 | Getzville, NY | 7,150 | 3.7 mi |
| 14261 | Buffalo, NY | 5,713 | 3.5 mi |
| 14226 | Buffalo, NY | 29,267 | 3.9 mi |
| 14051 | East Amherst, NY | 19,533 | 4.5 mi |
| 14043 | Depew, NY | 24,742 | 5.5 mi |
| 14227 | Buffalo, NY | 23,426 | 6.7 mi |
| 14228 | Buffalo, NY | 20,857 | 5.1 mi |
| 14031 | Clarence, NY | 9,392 | 5.7 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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