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Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14223

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

22,665
2,550/sq mi
$84,161
Median income
$216,500
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,550
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14223 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14223 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 22,665 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 2,550 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14223 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,161 (9% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $47,588. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Housing costs here run $216,500 for a typical home value (43% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,025 a month; 80.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Erie County, letting you compare 14223 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 14223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14223.

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 14223, 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

22,665

Population

8.9

Area (sq mi)

2,550

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14223?

42.2

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$84,161

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$47,588

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14223 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,161 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,857

Total Housing Units

10,383

Occupied Units

474

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$216,500

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,025

Median Rent

1953

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14223 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 201
2021 +13.2% 228
2022 +15.0% 262
2023 +7.3% 281
2024 +9.3% 307

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 339 business establishments in ZIP 14223, employing approximately 2,922 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,438,000.

339

Businesses

2,922

Employees

$107.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 13.3%
Retail trade 45 13.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 35 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 30 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.3%
Finance and insurance 15 4.4%
Wholesale trade 11 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.1%
Educational services 6 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.8%
Information 5 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%

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 14223 vs 14217 →

ZIP 14223 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 14223 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 14223 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 14223 ranks #2 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
14217 Buffalo, NY 23,480 1.6 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 2.4 mi
14216 Buffalo, NY 22,431 1.9 mi
14226 Buffalo, NY 29,267 2.4 mi
14150 Tonawanda, NY 41,676 2.3 mi
14208 Buffalo, NY 11,125 4.0 mi
14207 Buffalo, NY 23,552 3.0 mi
14215 Buffalo, NY 39,999 3.2 mi
14209 Buffalo, NY 7,926 4.2 mi
14222 Buffalo, NY 14,046 4.0 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 14223 in? ▼
ZIP code 14223 (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 14223? ▼
ZIP code 14223 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 22,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14223? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14223 is $84,161, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14223? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14223 is $216,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14223? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14223 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14223? ▼
ZIP code 14223 has 339 business establishments employing approximately 2,922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14223? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14223 are: Construction (45), Retail trade (45), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14223? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14223 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 14223? ▼
In ZIP code 14223, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 14223? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14223 is 19.3 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 14223? ▼
In ZIP code 14223, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14223? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14223 is 9.5% 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.