Buffalo, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14228
Erie County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,857
- 509/sq mi High-density area
- $74,871
- Median income Near-median income area
- $274,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Buffalo pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 509
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14228 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14228 (Buffalo, NY) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.2 in 2023 to 273.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14228 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, with 20,857 residents across 41.0 square miles, a density of 509 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14228 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,871 (19% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,526. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $274,600 (27% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,334; owner occupancy is 53.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Erie County, so 14228 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 14228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14228.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
52 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14228, 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
20,857
Population
41.0
Area (sq mi)
509
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14228?
33.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
16.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$74,871
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$40,526
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14228 ranks among New York ZIPs
Buffalo, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,871 39th percentile higher than 39% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,992housing units
10,992
Total Housing Units
10,626
Occupied Units
366
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,600
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,334
Median Rent
1979
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14228 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 183 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 205 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 237 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 249 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 274 |
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 695 business establishments in ZIP 14228, employing approximately 15,784 people with a combined annual payroll of $872,529,000.
695
Businesses
15,784
Employees
$872.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 95 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 86 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 52 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 44 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.0% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
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 14228 vs 14068 →
ZIP 14228 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14221
Buffalo (14221)
53,555 residents
- 14120
North Tonawanda (14120)
45,100 residents
- 14150
Tonawanda (14150)
41,676 residents
- 14215
Buffalo (14215)
39,999 residents
- 14225
Buffalo (14225)
33,385 residents
- 14226
Buffalo (14226)
29,267 residents
- 14223
Buffalo (14223)
22,665 residents
- 14228 20,857
Buffalo (14228)
20,857 residents
- 14051 19,533
East Amherst (14051)
19,533 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14228 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14051
East Amherst (14051)
$135,663 median income
- 14221
Buffalo (14221)
$101,615 median income
- 14068
Getzville (14068)
$98,750 median income
- 14226
Buffalo (14226)
$84,325 median income
- 14223
Buffalo (14223)
$84,161 median income
- 14228
Buffalo (14228)
$74,871 median income
- 14120
North Tonawanda (14120)
$74,871 median income
- 14150
Tonawanda (14150)
$71,406 median income
- 14225
Buffalo (14225)
$67,237 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14228 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14068 | Getzville, NY | 7,150 | 1.6 mi |
| 14261 | Buffalo, NY | 5,713 | 2.7 mi |
| 14051 | East Amherst, NY | 19,533 | 4.1 mi |
| 14226 | Buffalo, NY | 29,267 | 4.9 mi |
| 14120 | North Tonawanda, NY | 45,100 | 3.6 mi |
| 14221 | Buffalo, NY | 53,555 | 5.1 mi |
| 14223 | Buffalo, NY | 22,665 | 5.7 mi |
| 14215 | Buffalo, NY | 39,999 | 7.4 mi |
| 14150 | Tonawanda, NY | 41,676 | 5.7 mi |
| 14225 | Buffalo, NY | 33,385 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14228, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (20,857 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14228 in?
ZIP code 14228 (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 14228?
ZIP code 14228 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 20,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14228?
The median household income in ZIP 14228 is $74,871, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14228?
The median home value in ZIP 14228 is $274,600, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14228 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14228?
ZIP code 14228 has 695 business establishments employing approximately 15,784 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14228 are: Health care and social assistance (99), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Retail trade (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14228?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14228 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 14228?
In ZIP code 14228, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.5% 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 14228?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14228 is 21.1 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 14228?
In ZIP code 14228, approximately 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14228 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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