| City: | Buffalo, New York |
| City Alias: | Amherst |
| Names to Avoid: | University At Buffalo, University Buffalo |
| County: | Erie County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 4:02:50 PM |
| Population: | 787 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 624 / 716 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 42.9976, -78.7880 |
| Land Area: | 0.247 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
The University at Buffalo's North Campus occupies dedicated ZIP code 14260 in Erie County, approximately 1.8 miles from Tonawanda's Green Acres area. Founded in 1846 as a private medical college, UB joined the State University of New York system in 1962 and is now designated as one of SUNY's four flagship university centers alongside Stony Brook, Binghamton, and Albany. The North Campus in Amherst spans approximately 1,350 acres and serves as the university's main campus, developed starting in the 1970s as part of a major expansion effort.
Census data shows 787 residents with a median age of 19.1 years, with 781 living in non-institutionalized group quarters (dormitories). The 0.54-square-mile campus hosts 16 establishments employing 2,702 workers. Postal records document an extensive 122 ZIP+4 codes routing to 74 named buildings, reflecting the comprehensive academic infrastructure. Key facilities include Capen Hall (admissions, libraries, student affairs), Clemens Hall (humanities departments), Crofts Hall (administrative services), and the Center for the Arts.
Departments and facilities span across multiple buildings: Bonner Hall (electrical engineering), Bell Hall (industrial engineering), Baldy Hall (communication, linguistics, social work), Park Hall (history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology), and the Natural Sciences Complex. The Charles Sears Law Library is housed in O'Brian Hall, while the Lockwood Library serves as a central research facility. Both Amherst and Buffalo are valid mailing cities.
| Population: | 787 |
| Median Age: | 19.1 |
| Housing Units: | 2 |
| Establishments: | 16 |
| Employment: | 2,702 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 14260 has 787 residents and 1 households (average 6.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.1 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.6% male and 45.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.9%, much higher than the state average of 55.2%) and Asian (14.6%, much higher than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 787Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 857Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,186.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 6.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 814 | 812 | 857 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 787 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.1
Male Median Age: 19
Female Median Age: 19.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 405 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 335 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 740 | 26 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 534 | 64.88% |
| Black: | 80 | 9.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 65 | 7.90% |
| Asian: | 115 | 13.97% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 27 | 3.28% |
| Total: | 823 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 430 | 54.64% | 19.0 years |
| Females: | 357 | 45.36% | 19.1 years |
| Total: | 787 | 100% | 19.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 754 | 87.98% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 37 | 4.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 66 | 12.02% |
| Total Population: | 857 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 754 | 87.98% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 103 | 12.02% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($84,578), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,701), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 21.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 180 | 21.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 677 | 79.00% |
| Total: | 857 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 82 | 45.56% |
| Service: | 65 | 36.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 18.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 180 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 17.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (41.40%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 702 | 81.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 148 | 17.27% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 0.82% |
| Total: | 857 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 850 | 99.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 856 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 856 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 14260 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 2,400 people with an annual payroll of $95,708,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $23,405,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $95,708,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,400Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 14260 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 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 14260. It covers 0.247 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.247 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 14260 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.