ZIP Code 14261

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Buffalo · Erie County · New York

Population
5,713

1,898/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
81.2%

Median age 19.3

Land area
3.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14261 in Buffalo, New York has a population of 5,713. 81.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14261 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.0 square miles in Buffalo, Erie County, New York. The area is home to 5,713 residents, producing a population density of 1,898 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14261 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14261 sits at , while per-capita income is $5,075. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14261 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Erie County, so you can benchmark 14261 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,713

Population

3.0

Area (sq mi)

1,898

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 14261 vs 14228 →

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).

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Official Data Resources for Buffalo, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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