ZIP Code 14214 in Buffalo, NY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Buffalo, New York
Names to Avoid:
University Buffalo
County:Erie County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:49:26 PM
Population:20,732 [See All]
Area Codes:624 / 716
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:42.9406, -78.8397
Land Area:3.329 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 14214 has 20,732 residents and 8,602 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 31.9 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (44.8%, much lower than the state average of 55.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (35.1%, much higher than the state average of 14.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (14.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:20,732Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:21,162Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:17,543Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6,227.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,573Source: Census ACS
Households:8,602Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$234,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.24Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--19,59419,62519,76019,74319,86220,38119,09519,77519,49219,75421,50522,11321,162
Decennial Census19,775------------------20,732------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 31.9

Male Median Age: 30.8

Female Median Age: 33.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5374924811,0091,51798178462849448955358055954935016810088
Female5154915159061,349920724631501515488607719568393228135168
Total1,0529839961,9152,8661,9011,5081,2599951,0041,0411,1871,2781,117743396235256
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,29344.57%
Black:7,28734.95%
Hispanic:*1,3716.57%
Asian:2,30811.07%
American Indian:550.26%
Hawaiian:110.05%
Other:5272.53%
Total:20,852100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,35949.97%30.8 years
Females:10,37350.03%33.3 years
Total:20,732100%31.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:18,03185.20%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1740.82%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,3366.31%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,62113.97%
Total Population:21,162100%
Total Native Population:18,20586.03%
Total Foreign-born Population:2,95713.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $56,573, which is much lower than the state median ($84,578), is up $16,087 (39.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,451. Family households earn a median of $92,894 versus $37,698 for nonfamily households (a difference of $55,196). By gender, male median income is $65,512 and female is $58,348, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,164 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.6%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.7%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$40,486$36,970$38,698$38,969$39,433$43,415$44,310$47,642$47,122$51,914$52,144$56,524$56,573
Median Family Income$62,065$62,801$61,333$57,806$56,305$60,115$59,350$64,717$67,603$71,983$83,008$91,038$92,894
Median NonFamily Income$25,442$24,505$22,842$23,255$21,429$25,295$27,237$30,868$28,826$34,013$32,092$34,332$37,698
Median Male Income$43,053$45,093$44,143$41,405$42,401$45,946$47,079$50,166$54,574$56,047$57,713$62,823$65,512
Median Female Income$34,191$35,962$35,837$40,052$40,952$44,602$45,099$43,673$46,202$48,735$50,113$52,092$58,348
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:10,13856.72%
Unemployed:5152.88%
Not In Labor Force:7,22140.40%
Total:17,874100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:4,94148.74%
Service:2,02219.94%
Sales and Office:1,59015.68%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4234.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,16211.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:10,138100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $234,600, which is well under the state median ($403,000), is up $130,200 (124.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,000. The median gross rent is $1,072, which is considerably lower than the state median ($1,576), is up $337 (45.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $216. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.75% (59.22% with a mortgage, 40.78% free-and-clear) and renters 57.25% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.25%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$104,400$114,600$117,900$137,700$152,400$159,700$169,300$171,100$182,600$173,700$185,000$204,700$234,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2354.87%
$500 to $999:1,84038.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,66434.51%
$1,500 to $1,999:58412.11%
$2,000 to $2,499:2224.60%
$2,500 to $2,999:2144.44%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:631.31%
Total:4,822100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$735$736$738$753$767$805$808$845$856$893$935$1,067$1,072
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,13225.31%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,46817.43%
Renter Occupied:4,82257.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:8,422100%

Occupied Housing Units:8,42290.75%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8589.25%
Total Housing Units:9,280100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,69739.84%
Multi-Family Units:5,56359.95%
Other Units:200.22%
Total Housing Units:9,280100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 46.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 90.10%, which is on par with the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (59.20%). College enrollment is 59.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4103.12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:8906.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,38818.14%
Some college, no degree:2,29717.45%
Associate's degree:1,0868.25%
Bachelor's degree:2,58719.66%
Graduate or professional degree:3,50326.62%
Total:13,161100%
High school or higher:11,86190.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,09046.27%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:13,25357.60%
Public Insurance:9,08239.47%
No Insurance:6722.92%
Total:23,007100%
Has Health Insurance:22,33597.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty12.1%12.2%14.0%14.9%17.3%19.7%20.4%18.2%19.3%14.9%13.0%11.3%13.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2873.95%
Kindergarten:3054.20%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,59421.95%
High school (grades 9-12):77710.70%
College or graduate school:4,30059.20%
Total:7,263100%
Early Childhood:5928.15%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,67636.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 14214 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 350 business establishments, employing about 8,133 people with an annual payroll of $414,763,000. USPS data shows 7,832 residential mailboxes and 459 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,832Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:459Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,310Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,175Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,533Source: USPS
# of Businesses:350Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$101,094,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$414,763,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,133Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 14214 is located in Erie County, New York, within the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15380) and New York's 26th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,161,385 people, about 1.79% of whom live in ZIP Code 14214. It covers 3.329 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.002 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NYSource: Census
CBSA Number:15380Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,161,385Source: Census
MSA:Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY MSASource: Census
Land Area:3.329 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.002 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:26Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:219.13 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3611000Source: Census
Place Name:Buffalo city; New YorkSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


14215 | | 14213

Schools in ZIP Code 14214


ZIP Code 14214 is in the Buffalo City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 11 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Burgard High School 400 Kensington Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Dr Lydia T Wright Sch Of Excellence 106 Appenheimer St
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Ps 42 Occupational Training Center 75 W Huron St
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Dr George Blackman Ecc 2358 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Academy School 2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Middle Early College High School 2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy 2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Research Laboratory Hs-Bioinformatic 2885 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Buffalo City School District
Buffalo United Charter School 325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School 45 Jewett Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School 2408 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
St Mark School 399 Woodward Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Private School
St Joseph University School 3275 Main St 1
Buffalo, NY 14214
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 14214


Medaille College 18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214-2695
Type: Post Secondary
Canisius College 2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208-1098
Type: Post Secondary
Sharp Edgez Barber Institute - Buffalo 2844 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14217-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Suny Buffalo State 1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Type: Post Secondary
Professional Culinary Academy 875 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222-1433
Type: Post Secondary
Villa Maria College 240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225-3999
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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