14216 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14216 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 2.76 square miles and serves a population of 24,009 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14216
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 $259,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $67,033.
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 — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
24,009
population
2.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14214 Buffalo (1.1 mi)
14209 Buffalo (1.8 mi)
14222 Buffalo (1.9 mi)
14208 Buffalo (2 mi)
14207 Buffalo (2.1 mi)
14223 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14223 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14217 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14217 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14213 Buffalo (2.5 mi)
14215 Buffalo (2.7 mi)
14211 Buffalo (3.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,009 |
| Population density | 8,699 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9439 |
| Longitude | -78.8606 |
| 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 | 45.0% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
24,009
Population
8,699
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$67,033
Median household income
$45,840
Per capita income
$259,400
Median home value
$1,076
Median monthly rent
47.4%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
6,597
Housing units
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
785
Under 5
847
462
5–9
498
355
10–14
382
418
15–19
450
839
20–24
905
3,096
25–34
3,340
1,254
35–44
1,353
1,335
45–54
1,441
525
55–59
567
742
60–64
800
1,285
65–74
1,386
301
75–84
325
153
85+
165
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,831 | 16.0% |
| 18 and over | 20,178 | 84.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,615 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.3%
Black or African American
14.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.7%
Other race
4.8%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,326 | 67.3% |
| Black or African American | 3,789 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,724 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 1,235 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,223 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 299 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 133 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.0% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.3% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
6.1%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $67,033 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
30.1%
$300k–$500k
31.7%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,076 |
| Owner occupied | 47.4% |
| Renter occupied | 52.6% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 33.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 59.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 6.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 91.5% |
| Electricity | 6.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,614 | 30.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,097 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,954 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,184 | 35.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,289 | 19.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,833 | 23.9% |
| Average household size | 2.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.6% | 42.0% |
| Married | 39.1% | 35.4% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
16.7%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
29.4%
Graduate / professional
23.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 222 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 158 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,368 | 28.4% |
| High school | 589 | 12.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,481 | 51.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Professional & management
14.5%
Retail trade
12.1%
Finance & real estate
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
4.2%
Construction
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.8% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 16.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 3.8% |
| Walk | 3.4% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
26.0%
18 and over
15.3%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
27.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.2% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 846 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 24.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 38.3% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,377 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 530 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 237 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 109 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,714 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 22,085 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 19,441 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 629 | 2.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,295 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,017 | 78.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,396 | 18.3% |
| French | 1,779 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 462 | 1.9% |
| English | 455 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 222 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 163 | 0.7% |
| German | 141 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 60 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.4% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14216
What city is ZIP code 14216 in?
ZIP code 14216 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14216 in?
ZIP code 14216 falls within Erie County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 14216?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14216?
17% of residents in ZIP code 14216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 14216?
ZIP code 14216 has an estimated population of 24,009 residents, with a density of 8,699 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14216?
The median household income in ZIP code 14216 is $67,033, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14216 in?
ZIP code 14216 observes the EST timezone.