PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14222

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

14,046
4,249/sq mi
$81,652
Median income
$407,600
Median home value
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buffalo pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
4,249
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14222 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14222 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 14,046 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 4,249 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,652 (12% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $57,302. Poverty here runs at 12.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $407,600 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,174 per month, and 39.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 14222 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 14222

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14222.

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 14222, 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

14,046

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

4,249

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14222?

33.2

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.0%
African American 10.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$81,652

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$57,302

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14222 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,652 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,466

Total Housing Units

6,894

Occupied Units

572

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.9%
Renter 60.1%

$407,600

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,174

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

-0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

426

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+326%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14222 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 333
2021 +9.4% 365
2022 +11.3% 406
2023 +5.4% 428
2024 -0.5% 426

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 336 business establishments in ZIP 14222, employing approximately 3,481 people with a combined annual payroll of $116,955,000.

336

Businesses

3,481

Employees

$117.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 69 20.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 14.9%
Retail trade 48 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 37 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 34 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 5.7%
Finance and insurance 14 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 3.9%
Construction 12 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.1%
Information 6 1.8%
Educational services 6 1.8%
Wholesale trade 5 1.5%
Manufacturing 3 0.9%

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 14222 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 14222 ranks #6 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 14222 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 14222 ranks the highest 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
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 0.7 mi
14213 Buffalo, NY 24,465 0.8 mi
14208 Buffalo, NY 11,125 1.2 mi
14201 Buffalo, NY 11,549 1.7 mi
14202 Buffalo, NY 3,911 2.2 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 2.1 mi
14217 Buffalo, NY 23,480 3.6 mi
14207 Buffalo, NY 23,552 2.4 mi
14204 Buffalo, NY 8,691 2.7 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 2.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14222 in? ▼
ZIP code 14222 (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 14222? ▼
ZIP code 14222 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 14,046 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14222? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14222 is $81,652, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14222? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14222 is $407,600, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14222? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14222 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14222? ▼
ZIP code 14222 has 336 business establishments employing approximately 3,481 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14222? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14222 are: Accommodation and food services (69), Professional, scientific, and technical services (50), Retail trade (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14222? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14222 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. 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 14222? ▼
In ZIP code 14222, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.6% 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 14222? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14222 is 17.8 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 14222? ▼
In ZIP code 14222, approximately 39.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14222? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14222 is 12.8% 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.