PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14224

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

39,889
760/sq mi
$80,052
Median income
$238,500
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
760
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 39,889 residents across 52.5 square miles, a density of 760 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14224 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,052 (13% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,667. Poverty here runs at 8.5%, with unemployment measured at 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $238,500 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,129 monthly, and 76.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14224, plus 6 more within Erie County, give a clearer read than the 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 14224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14224.

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 14224, 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

39,889

Population

52.5

Area (sq mi)

760

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14224?

43.8

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$80,052

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$43,667

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14224 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,052 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,196

Total Housing Units

18,256

Occupied Units

940

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$238,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,129

Median Rent

1967

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14224 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 180
2021 +13.4% 205
2022 +12.1% 229
2023 +11.8% 256
2024 +4.0% 267

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 956 business establishments in ZIP 14224, employing approximately 13,381 people with a combined annual payroll of $666,357,000.

956

Businesses

13,381

Employees

$666.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 148 15.5%
Retail trade 135 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 113 11.8%
Construction 98 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 77 8.1%
Finance and insurance 56 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.1%
Wholesale trade 29 3.0%
Manufacturing 26 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.6%
Educational services 17 1.8%
Information 16 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.5%

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 14224 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 14224 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14224 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 14224 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
14227 Buffalo, NY 23,426 3.2 mi
14220 Buffalo, NY 24,227 3.9 mi
14127 Orchard Park, NY 29,961 5.9 mi
14225 Buffalo, NY 33,385 6.3 mi
14218 Buffalo, NY 19,039 4.3 mi
14210 Buffalo, NY 14,694 4.4 mi
14206 Buffalo, NY 20,751 4.4 mi
14043 Depew, NY 24,742 5.0 mi
14059 Elma, NY 8,933 5.7 mi
14219 Buffalo, NY 11,536 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Erie County

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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
14225 standard
Buffalo, NY
Pop: 33,385
14086 standard
Lancaster, NY
Pop: 31,847

Related Areas

Erie County Buffalo, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14224 in? ▼
ZIP code 14224 (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 14224? ▼
ZIP code 14224 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 39,889 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14224 is $80,052, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14224 is $238,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14224 is White at 92.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14224? ▼
ZIP code 14224 has 956 business establishments employing approximately 13,381 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14224 are: Health care and social assistance (148), Retail trade (135), Other services (except public administration) (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14224 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 14224? ▼
In ZIP code 14224, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 14224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14224 is 23.3 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 14224? ▼
In ZIP code 14224, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14224 is 8.5% 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.