PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14225

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

33,385
1,089/sq mi
$67,237
Median income
$170,400
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,089
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14225 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 33,385 residents across 30.7 square miles, a density of 1,089 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14225 reports a modest median household income of $67,237 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,029. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $170,400 (55% below the state average), median rent at $965 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14225, 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 14225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14225.

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 14225, 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

33,385

Population

30.7

Area (sq mi)

1,089

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14225?

38.8

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 13.8%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$67,237

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$37,029

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14225 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,237 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,186

Total Housing Units

15,541

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.9%
Renter 27.1%

$170,400

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$965

Median Rent

1956

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

294

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+194%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14225 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.7% 189
2021 +16.4% 220
2022 +17.5% 258
2023 +6.2% 274
2024 +7.4% 294

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 1,195 business establishments in ZIP 14225, employing approximately 26,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,324,359,000.

1,195

Businesses

26,107

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 280 23.4%
Accommodation and food services 127 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 97 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 89 7.5%
Wholesale trade 86 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 84 7.0%
Health care and social assistance 78 6.5%
Construction 68 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 68 5.7%
Finance and insurance 52 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 3.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 37 3.1%
Manufacturing 30 2.5%
Information 20 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.7%
Educational services 12 1.0%

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 14225 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 14225 ranks #4 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 14225 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 14225 ranks #7 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 3.1 mi
14215 Buffalo, NY 39,999 3.0 mi
14043 Depew, NY 24,742 3.1 mi
14026 Bowmansville, NY 674 3.4 mi
14221 Buffalo, NY 53,555 3.8 mi
14211 Buffalo, NY 22,611 3.7 mi
14226 Buffalo, NY 29,267 3.8 mi
14224 Buffalo, NY 39,889 6.3 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 4.6 mi
14212 Buffalo, NY 10,641 4.2 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
14086 standard
Lancaster, NY
Pop: 31,847

Related Areas

Erie County Buffalo, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14225 in? ▼
ZIP code 14225 (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 14225? ▼
ZIP code 14225 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 33,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14225? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14225 is $67,237, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14225? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14225 is $170,400, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14225? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14225 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14225? ▼
ZIP code 14225 has 1,195 business establishments employing approximately 26,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14225? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14225 are: Retail trade (280), Accommodation and food services (127), Other services (except public administration) (97). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14225? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14225 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 14225? ▼
In ZIP code 14225, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 14225? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14225 is 19.4 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 14225? ▼
In ZIP code 14225, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14225? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14225 is 12.0% 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.