14209 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY

Erie County, New York

ZIP code 14209 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 0.95 square miles and serves a population of 8,677 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14209

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 $417,000. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $48,991. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14209 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,677

population

0.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14209 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14209

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14222 Buffalo (0.5 mi) 14208 Buffalo (0.7 mi) 14213 Buffalo (1.4 mi) 14216 Buffalo (1.8 mi) 14241 Buffalo (1.9 mi) 14201 Buffalo (2 mi) 14214 Buffalo (2 mi) 14263 Buffalo (2.2 mi) 14273 Buffalo (2.3 mi) 14261 Buffalo (2.3 mi) 14233 Buffalo (2.3 mi) 14264 Buffalo (2.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,677
Population density	9,134 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	0.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9179
Longitude	-78.8654
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	60.8%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

8,677

Population

9,134

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$48,991

Median household income

$38,326

Per capita income

$417,000

Median home value

$978

Median monthly rent

27.4%

Home ownership

24.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

1,673

Housing units

44.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

133

Under 5

150

126

5–9

142

10–14

104

288

15–19

323

585

20–24

658

948

25–34

1,067

367

35–44

413

405

45–54

456

134

55–59

150

222

60–64

249

297

65–74

334

368

75–84

413

119

85+

134

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	897	10.3%
18 and over	7,780	89.7%
65 and over	1,665	19.2%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.5%

Black or African American 33.2%

Asian 3.4%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,806	53.5%
Black or African American	2,983	33.2%
Asian	307	3.4%
Two or more races	301	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	298	3.3%
Other race	170	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	110	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$48,991

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 30.0%

$500k–$1M 35.5%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$417,000
Median rent / month	$978
Owner occupied	27.4%
Renter occupied	72.6%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	19.8%
Large apartment buildings	43.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	63.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	33.6%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	21.7%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.5%
1 vehicle	45.0%
2 vehicles	21.0%
3 or more	6.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.0%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	1.9%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	669	15.5%
Cohabiting couple	276	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,433	33.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,935	44.9%
Households with children under 18	594	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,161	26.9%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.4%	60.2%
Married	19.6%	20.0%
Separated	2.3%	2.1%
Widowed	6.1%	8.1%
Divorced	8.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 13.7%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 22.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	44.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	108	4.7%
Kindergarten	7	0.3%
Elementary school	413	18.0%
High school	185	8.1%
College / grad school	1,580	68.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Professional & management 16.4%

Public administration 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Retail trade 8.3%

Finance & real estate 8.3%

Other services 5.3%

Information 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Construction 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.7%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.5%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	10.6%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 24.5%

Under 18 years 37.9%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 34.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	370	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,394	96.7%
Spanish	235	2.8%
Other Indo-European	47	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	68	0.8%
Other languages	48	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,837	90.3%
Born in same state	7,758	89.4%
Born in different state	6,297	72.6%
Foreign born	79	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	840	9.7%
Not a US citizen	391	46.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,029	11.9%
French	489	5.6%
English	106	1.2%
Polish	58	0.7%
German	40	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	0.3%
Arab	24	0.3%
Dutch	19	0.2%
Norwegian	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.7%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14209

What city is ZIP code 14209 in?

ZIP code 14209 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14209 in?

ZIP code 14209 falls within Erie County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14209 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 14209 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14209?

25% of residents in ZIP code 14209 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14209?

The median home value in ZIP code 14209 is $417,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 14209?

ZIP code 14209 has an estimated population of 8,677 residents, with a density of 9,114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14209 in?

ZIP code 14209 observes the EST timezone.