14202 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY

Erie County, New York

ZIP code 14202 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 0.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,664 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14202

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 $485,500. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($58,669) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,664

population

0.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14202 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14202

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14272 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14265 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14264 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14269 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14267 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14233 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14276 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14261 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14270 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14280 Buffalo (0.3 mi) 14201 Buffalo (0.4 mi) 14263 Buffalo (0.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,664
Population density	4,211 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	0.87 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	42.8883
Longitude	-78.8854
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	716

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	5.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,664

Population

4,211

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$58,669

Median household income

$60,166

Per capita income

$485,500

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

26.8%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

852

Housing units

43.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

10–14

15–19

161

20–24

120

463

25–34

347

325

35–44

244

282

45–54

212

151

55–59

113

138

60–64

103

207

65–74

155

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	436	11.9%
18 and over	3,228	88.1%
65 and over	552	15.1%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%

Black or African American 23.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Other race 8.5%

Two or more races 4%

Asian 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,081	50.1%
Black or African American	966	23.2%
Hispanic or Latino	493	11.9%
Other race	353	8.5%
Two or more races	167	4%
Asian	63	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	5.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	7.4%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$58,669

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 37.9%

$1M+ 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$485,500
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	26.8%
Renter occupied	73.2%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	2.0%
Large apartment buildings	57.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	22.2%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	38.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.6%
1 bedroom	31.8%
2 bedrooms	42.8%
3 bedrooms	10.9%
4 bedrooms	2.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.9%
1 vehicle	60.0%
2 vehicles	14.3%
3 or more	2.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.3%
Electricity	27.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Fuel oil	0.7%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	12.9%
Cohabiting couple	150	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	979	46.6%
Female householder, no spouse	703	33.4%
Households with children under 18	265	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	456	21.7%
Average household size	1.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.7%	55.8%
Married	20.7%	25.8%
Separated	4.3%	4.8%
Widowed	1.5%	4.0%
Divorced	14.7%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.1%

Graduate / professional 18.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	43.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	6.6%
Kindergarten	109	17.5%
Elementary school	226	36.2%
High school	22	3.5%
College / grad school	226	36.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Finance & real estate 15.5%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Professional & management 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Public administration 5.2%

Information 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Construction 2.4%

Retail trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.1%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.4%
Carpool	5.1%
Public transit	6.5%
Walk	21.5%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.2

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.8%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	231	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	15.8%
18–64 years	12.5%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	45.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,521	96.1%
Spanish	392	11.1%
Other Indo-European	194	5.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	1.5%
Other languages	25	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,238	88.4%
Born in same state	3,025	82.6%
Born in different state	2,455	67.0%
Foreign born	213	5.8%
Naturalized citizen	426	11.6%
Not a US citizen	299	70.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	268	7.3%
French	202	5.5%
Arab	47	1.3%
Irish	12	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.4%
Internet access	94.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14202

What city is ZIP code 14202 in?

ZIP code 14202 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14202 in?

ZIP code 14202 falls within Erie County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14202 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 14202 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14202?

15% of residents in ZIP code 14202 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14202?

The median home value in ZIP code 14202 is $485,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 14202?

ZIP code 14202 has an estimated population of 3,664 residents, with a density of 4,211 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14202 in?

ZIP code 14202 observes the EST timezone.