14214 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14214 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 3.33 square miles and serves a population of 22,113 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14214
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 45%.
Median household income is $56,524. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average.
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 high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,113
population
3.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14214 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14214
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14216 Buffalo (1.1 mi)
14215 Buffalo (1.6 mi)
14208 Buffalo (1.8 mi)
14209 Buffalo (2 mi)
14222 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14223 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14223 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14211 Buffalo (2.5 mi)
14213 Buffalo (3.1 mi)
14207 Buffalo (3.2 mi)
14217 Buffalo (3.2 mi)
14217 Buffalo (3.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,113 |
| Population density | 6,641 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9406 |
| Longitude | -78.8397 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 716 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
22,113
Population
6,641
People per sq mi
28.7
Median age
$56,524
Median household income
$31,401
Per capita income
$204,700
Median home value
$1,067
Median monthly rent
45.2%
Home ownership
25.2%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
4,699
Housing units
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
597
Under 5
520
661
5–9
576
563
10–14
490
1,088
15–19
949
1,898
20–24
1,654
1,938
25–34
1,689
1,355
35–44
1,182
1,107
45–54
965
630
55–59
550
565
60–64
492
938
65–74
817
322
75–84
281
153
85+
133
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,978 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 18,135 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,644 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 28.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.3%
Black or African American
32.1%
Asian
11.2%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,383 | 45.3% |
| Black or African American | 7,354 | 32.1% |
| Asian | 2,574 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,226 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 831 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 500 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 76 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.7% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
10.2%
$10k–$15k
7.7%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $56,524 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k–$300k
18.9%
$300k–$500k
21.0%
$500k–$1M
10.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,067 |
| Owner occupied | 45.2% |
| Renter occupied | 54.8% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 39.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 62.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.4% |
| Electricity | 8.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,389 | 28.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 607 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,518 | 30.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,887 | 34.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,158 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,980 | 23.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 65.5% | 50.9% |
| Married | 25.5% | 29.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
17.9%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.9%
Graduate / professional
28.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 226 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 254 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,739 | 21.1% |
| High school | 884 | 10.7% |
| College / grad school | 5,136 | 62.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Professional & management
10.6%
Retail trade
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Construction
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
3.4%
Other services
3.1%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.6% |
| Service | 22.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 18.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.4% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 6.6% |
| Walk | 6.0% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
25.2%
Under 18 years
19.4%
18 and over
26.6%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
19.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 25.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.3% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 581 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 26.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,996 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,251 | 6.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 156 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 818 | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 143 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,957 | 85.7% |
| Born in same state | 18,771 | 84.9% |
| Born in different state | 16,084 | 72.7% |
| Foreign born | 186 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,156 | 14.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,272 | 40.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,247 | 10.2% |
| French | 1,069 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 155 | 0.7% |
| English | 149 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 97 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 37 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.0% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14214
What city is ZIP code 14214 in?
ZIP code 14214 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14214 in?
ZIP code 14214 falls within Erie County, New York.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14214?
25% of residents in ZIP code 14214 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 14214?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 14214?
ZIP code 14214 has an estimated population of 22,113 residents, with a density of 6,643 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14214?
The median home value in ZIP code 14214 is $204,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 14214 in?
ZIP code 14214 observes the EST timezone.