PlainZIP

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
$74,871
Median income
$274,600
Median home value
48.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $40,526. 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.4%. Housing costs here run $274,600 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,334 a month; 53.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14228, 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 14228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buffalo, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14228.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 14228?

33.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 6.1%
Asian 13.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$40,526

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14228 ranks nationally

Buffalo, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,871 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,992

Total Housing Units

10,626

Occupied Units

366

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.1%
Renter 46.9%

$274,600

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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

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ZIP 14228 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 14228 ranks #8 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 14228 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 14228 ranks #6 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.