14203 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY

Erie County, New York

ZIP code 14203 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 2.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14203

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 household income is $45,950. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 14203 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,390

population

2.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14204 Buffalo (1.1 mi) 14273 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14263 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14265 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14264 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14276 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14261 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14267 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14269 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14233 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14272 Buffalo (1.5 mi) 14270 Buffalo (1.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,390
Population density	854 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	2.80 sq mi
Water area	1.17 sq mi
Latitude	42.8671
Longitude	-78.8643
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	60.5%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,390

Population

854

People per sq mi

31.7

Median age

$45,950

Median household income

$38,055

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,084

Median monthly rent

0.8%

Home ownership

37.9%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

43.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

132

20–24

156

394

25–34

468

102

35–44

120

45–54

111

55–59

110

60–64

131

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	207	8.7%
18 and over	2,183	91.3%
65 and over	233	9.7%
Median age	31.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 38.9%

White 32.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Asian 7.3%

Two or more races 5.9%

Other race 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,028	38.9%
White	859	32.5%
Hispanic or Latino	255	9.6%
Asian	192	7.3%
Two or more races	155	5.9%
Other race	142	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	5.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 23.0%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	23.0%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$45,950

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 61.5%

$500k–$1M 38.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,084
Owner occupied	0.8%
Renter occupied	99.2%
Vacant	2.2%
Single-family detached	0.4%
Large apartment buildings	69.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	65.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	46.9%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	18.2%
4 bedrooms	1.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	37.7%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	14.6%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	4.5%
Cohabiting couple	125	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	632	39.1%
Female householder, no spouse	785	48.6%
Households with children under 18	119	7.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	220	13.6%
Average household size	1.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	72.1%	70.8%
Married	9.6%	7.5%
Separated	2.7%	4.9%
Widowed	0.5%	2.3%
Divorced	15.1%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 21.0%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 17.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	43.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	3.0%
Kindergarten	7	1.9%
Elementary school	47	12.8%
High school	82	22.3%
College / grad school	221	60.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Professional & management 9.9%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Retail trade 7.2%

Public administration 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Other services 5.0%

Construction 3.5%

Information 1.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	36.1%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	2.7%
Production & transportation	6.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	5.7%
Walk	23.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 37.9%

Under 18 years 43.7%

18 and over 37.3%

Married-couple families 21.9%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	10.3%
Retirement income	6.4%
Supplemental Security	18.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	27.1%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	21.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	25.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	77.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.9%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,326	97.3%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,241	93.8%
Born in same state	2,219	92.8%
Born in different state	1,877	78.5%
Foreign born	22	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	149	6.2%
Not a US citizen	71	47.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	222	9.3%
French	100	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	12	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	67.6%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14203

What city is ZIP code 14203 in?

ZIP code 14203 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14203 in?

ZIP code 14203 falls within Erie County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14203?

38% of residents in ZIP code 14203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 14203?

The median household income in ZIP code 14203 is $45,950, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 14203?

ZIP code 14203 has an estimated population of 2,390 residents, with a density of 854 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14203 in?

ZIP code 14203 observes the EST timezone.