PlainZIP

Buffalo, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14227

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

23,426
1,046/sq mi
$68,928
Median income
$208,800
Median home value
28.5%
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.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,046
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14227 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14227 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 23,426 residents across 22.4 square miles, a density of 1,046 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14227 reports a modest median household income of $68,928 (25% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,342. Poverty here runs at 6.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. Housing costs here run $208,800 for a typical home value (45% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,109 a month; 66.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 20 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 14227 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 14227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14227.

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 14227, 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

23,426

Population

22.4

Area (sq mi)

1,046

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14227?

48.4

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 8.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$68,928

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$40,342

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14227 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,928 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,387

Total Housing Units

9,979

Occupied Units

408

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$208,800

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$1,109

Median Rent

1971

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14227 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 175
2021 +14.5% 201
2022 +15.8% 232
2023 +6.6% 248
2024 +9.5% 271

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 418 business establishments in ZIP 14227, employing approximately 7,177 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,707,000.

418

Businesses

7,177

Employees

$386.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 56 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 55 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 46 11.0%
Retail trade 39 9.3%
Wholesale trade 37 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 33 7.9%
Manufacturing 28 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 24 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.1%
Finance and insurance 16 3.8%
Information 11 2.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%
Educational services 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.7%

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 14227 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 14227 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 14227 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 14227 ranks #5 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
14224 Buffalo, NY 39,889 3.2 mi
14225 Buffalo, NY 33,385 3.1 mi
14043 Depew, NY 24,742 2.5 mi
14206 Buffalo, NY 20,751 3.3 mi
14212 Buffalo, NY 10,641 3.8 mi
14211 Buffalo, NY 22,611 4.0 mi
14210 Buffalo, NY 14,694 4.4 mi
14215 Buffalo, NY 39,999 4.8 mi
14220 Buffalo, NY 24,227 4.7 mi
14026 Bowmansville, NY 674 5.0 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 14227 in? ▼
ZIP code 14227 (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 14227? ▼
ZIP code 14227 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 23,426 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14227? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14227 is $68,928, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14227? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14227 is $208,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14227? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14227 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14227? ▼
ZIP code 14227 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 7,177 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14227? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14227 are: Construction (56), Other services (except public administration) (55), Health care and social assistance (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14227? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14227 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 14227? ▼
In ZIP code 14227, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 14227? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14227 is 19.9 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 14227? ▼
In ZIP code 14227, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14227? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14227 is 6.3% 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.