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Erie County
Buffalo, NY
14201
14201 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14201 is located in
Buffalo ,
New York ,
within Erie County .
It covers approximately 1.10 square miles and serves a population of
12,623 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 716 .
About ZIP code 14201
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $278,300. Renters make up the majority at 80%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $34,092. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 14201 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
12,623
Population density
11,475 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
1.10 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
42.8945
Longitude
-78.8869
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
716
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.6%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
9.1%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
5.6%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$34,092
Median household income
$278,300
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 2,998 23.8% 18 and over 9,625 76.2% 65 and over 1,356 10.7% Median age 32.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
16.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 5,662 35.5% Hispanic or Latino 3,340 20.9% Black or African American 2,613 16.4% Other race 2,573 16.1% Two or more races 1,389 8.7% Asian 297 1.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 89 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
66.6%
42.4%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
30.5%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
9.1%
21.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.1%
5.6%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.4% $10k–$15k 14.3% $15k–$25k 11.0% $25k–$35k 13.4% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 14.0% $75k–$100k 6.5% $100k–$150k 7.2% $150k–$200k 3.4% $200k+ 5.0% Median income $34,092
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $278,300 Median rent / month $917 Owner occupied 20.2% Renter occupied 79.8% Vacant 18.2% Single-family detached 15.3% Large apartment buildings 27.9% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 1.97
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.6% 2000–2009 1.6% 1990–1999 1.9% 1980–1989 3.2% 1970–1979 6.2% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 66.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 11.6% 1 bedroom 22.5% 2 bedrooms 37.7% 3 bedrooms 18.3% 4 bedrooms 7.4% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 36.6% 1 vehicle 43.7% 2 vehicles 14.8% 3 or more 4.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 76.7% Electricity 17.6% Propane / LP gas 1.8% Fuel oil 0.3% No fuel used 1.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,179 20.3% Cohabiting couple 695 12.0% Male householder, no spouse 1,757 30.3% Female householder, no spouse 2,166 37.4% Households with children under 18 1,373 23.7% Households with seniors (65+) 1,056 18.2% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 55.4% 60.7% Married 30.4% 25.6% Separated 0.7% 2.2% Widowed 2.2% 5.8% Divorced 11.2% 5.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.8% Bachelor's or higher 37.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 321 8.9% Kindergarten 150 4.2% Elementary school 1,472 40.9% High school 512 14.2% College / grad school 1,140 31.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.2%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Public administration
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.5% Service 28.2% Sales & office 13.4% Natural resources & construction 2.4% Production & transportation 10.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.9% Government 15.3% Self-employed 8.6% Unpaid family workers 0.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 59.9% Carpool 9.3% Public transit 10.1% Walk 9.5% Work from home 8.1% Other means 3.1% Avg commute (minutes) 20.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
27.1%
Female-led households
71.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.5% Retirement income 15.4% Supplemental Security 16.5% Cash public assistance 8.4% Food stamps / SNAP 34.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.6% High blood pressure 33.0% High cholesterol 29.7% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 22.3% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 4.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 32.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.6% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 20.3% Poor mental health 16.5% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 19.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.9% Visited dentist 56.4% Cholesterol screening 86.8% Teeth loss 20.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 346 3.6%
Disability % Any disability 19.4% Under 18 12.9% 18–64 years 19.6% 65 and over 33.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.9% Public insurance 62.3% No insurance 5.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 11,864 94.0% Spanish 2,213 18.7% Other Indo-European 1,906 16.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 88 0.7% Other languages 37 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 11,190 88.6% Born in same state 9,121 72.3% Born in different state 7,360 58.3% Foreign born 2,069 16.4% Naturalized citizen 1,433 11.4% Not a US citizen 691 48.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1,116 8.8% French 874 6.9% Arab 229 1.8% English 80 0.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 59 0.5% German 29 0.2% Norwegian 27 0.2% Irish 14 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.9% Internet access 90.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14201
What city is ZIP code 14201 in?
ZIP code 14201 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14201 in?
ZIP code 14201 falls within Erie County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14201?
47% of residents in ZIP code 14201 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 14201 mostly rentals?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 14201 are renter-occupied.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14201?
The median household income in ZIP code 14201 is $34,092, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 14201?
ZIP code 14201 has an estimated population of 12,623 residents, with a density of 11,465 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 14201 in?
ZIP code 14201 observes the EST timezone.
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