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ZIP Code 14261

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

5,713
1,898/sq mi
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 14261 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, home to 5,713 residents across 3.0 square miles, a density of 1,898 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 14261, but per-capita income is $5,075. Local economic indicators show a - poverty rate alongside 1.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at -.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14261, 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 →

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 14261, 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

5,713

Population

3.0

Area (sq mi)

1,898

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14261?

19.3

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 50.0%
African American 17.5%
Asian 18.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$5,075

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 81.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.2%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 14261, employing approximately 1,089 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,079,000.

10

Businesses

1,089

Employees

$15.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 8 80.0%

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 14261 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 14261 ranks #0 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 Code City Population Distance
14228 Buffalo, NY 20,857 2.7 mi
14226 Buffalo, NY 29,267 2.2 mi
14068 Getzville, NY 7,150 2.3 mi
14221 Buffalo, NY 53,555 3.5 mi
14223 Buffalo, NY 22,665 3.7 mi
14215 Buffalo, NY 39,999 4.8 mi
14150 Tonawanda, NY 41,676 4.7 mi
14225 Buffalo, NY 33,385 5.3 mi
14214 Buffalo, NY 19,775 5.1 mi
14217 Buffalo, NY 23,480 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14261 in?
ZIP code 14261 (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 14261?
ZIP code 14261 in Buffalo, NY has a population of 5,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14261?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14261 is White at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14261?
ZIP code 14261 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 1,089 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14261?
In ZIP code 14261, 81.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).