14217 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14217 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 3.20 square miles and serves a population of 22,921 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14217
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 $178,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $67,568. 34% 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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
22,921
population
3.20
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14217 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14217
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14150 Tonawanda (1.4 mi)
14150 Tonawanda (1.4 mi)
14223 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14223 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14223 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14223 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14207 Buffalo (2 mi)
14207 Buffalo (2 mi)
14216 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14216 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14214 Buffalo (3.2 mi)
14214 Buffalo (3.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,921 |
| Population density | 7,163 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.20 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9753 |
| Longitude | -78.8812 |
| 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 | 43.0% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
22,921
Population
7,163
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$67,568
Median household income
$40,433
Per capita income
$178,300
Median home value
$902
Median monthly rent
68.2%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
7,932
Housing units
41.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
405
Under 5
460
675
5–9
767
502
10–14
571
464
15–19
527
675
20–24
766
1,635
25–34
1,858
1,225
35–44
1,392
1,634
45–54
1,857
902
55–59
1,026
698
60–64
793
1,199
65–74
1,363
462
75–84
525
253
85+
287
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,041 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 18,880 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,089 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Two or more races
6.5%
Black or African American
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,424 | 82% |
| Two or more races | 1,542 | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,365 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 776 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 249 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 245 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 96 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.6% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $67,568 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
38.8%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,300 |
| Median rent / month | $902 |
| Owner occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter occupied | 31.8% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 61.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 42.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 8.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 89.1% |
| Electricity | 7.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,723 | 34.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,097 | 10.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,156 | 19.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,896 | 35.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,337 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,025 | 27.8% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 34.1% |
| Married | 43.7% | 37.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 16.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 268 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 272 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,049 | 43.7% |
| High school | 781 | 16.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,323 | 28.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Professional & management
13.1%
Retail trade
12.0%
Manufacturing
11.7%
Finance & real estate
10.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Construction
4.4%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.4% |
| Service | 10.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 11.4% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
11.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.3% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.5% |
| Visited dentist | 73.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,337 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 1.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,056 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 637 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 133 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 139 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,869 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 21,558 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 19,297 | 84.2% |
| Foreign born | 311 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,052 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 751 | 71.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,799 | 20.9% |
| French | 2,481 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 350 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 207 | 0.9% |
| English | 164 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 155 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 115 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 56 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.4% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14217
What city is ZIP code 14217 in?
ZIP code 14217 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14217 in?
ZIP code 14217 falls within Erie County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14217?
The median home value in ZIP code 14217 is $178,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 14217?
ZIP code 14217 has an estimated population of 22,921 residents, with a density of 7,156 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14217?
The median household income in ZIP code 14217 is $67,568, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14217 in?
ZIP code 14217 observes the EST timezone.