14220 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14220 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 3.83 square miles and serves a population of 23,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14220
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 $160,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $68,813. 36% 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 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,926
population
3.83
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14210 Buffalo (1.3 mi)
14218 Buffalo (2 mi)
14206 Buffalo (2.5 mi)
14203 Buffalo (2.6 mi)
14273 Buffalo (3.3 mi)
14204 Buffalo (3.4 mi)
14212 Buffalo (3.5 mi)
14224 Buffalo (3.8 mi)
14219 Buffalo (3.9 mi)
14241 Buffalo (4 mi)
14263 Buffalo (4 mi)
14233 Buffalo (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,926 |
| Population density | 6,247 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8449 |
| Longitude | -78.8218 |
| 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 | 39.8% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
23,926
Population
6,247
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$68,813
Median household income
$34,714
Per capita income
$160,900
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
69.1%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
8,190
Housing units
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
661
Under 5
685
612
5–9
634
692
10–14
718
625
15–19
648
655
20–24
680
1,574
25–34
1,633
1,597
35–44
1,657
1,330
45–54
1,380
945
55–59
981
1,030
60–64
1,068
1,369
65–74
1,420
458
75–84
475
196
85+
203
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,874 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 19,052 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,121 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Other race
3.8%
Black or African American
3.6%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,423 | 80% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,588 | 6.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,129 | 4.4% |
| Other race | 972 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 917 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 414 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.8% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $68,813 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
26.2%
$150k–$200k
23.7%
$200k–$300k
23.6%
$300k–$500k
2.8%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,900 |
| Median rent / month | $917 |
| Owner occupied | 69.1% |
| Renter occupied | 30.9% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 58.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 54.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 11.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 94.3% |
| Electricity | 3.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,124 | 39.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,121 | 10.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,013 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,106 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,666 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,958 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.8% | 38.5% |
| Married | 42.8% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.4%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
14.8%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 291 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 311 | 6.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,031 | 43.0% |
| High school | 1,173 | 24.8% |
| College / grad school | 919 | 19.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Professional & management
9.0%
Public administration
8.8%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Retail trade
8.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
4.1%
Construction
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.0% |
| Service | 22.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.0% |
| Government | 22.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.8% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 4.6% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.6% |
| Retirement income | 29.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.1% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,285 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.6% |
| No insurance | 2.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,580 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 650 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 521 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 51 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,207 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 22,525 | 94.1% |
| Born in different state | 21,268 | 88.9% |
| Foreign born | 682 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 719 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 551 | 76.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,102 | 29.7% |
| French | 1,433 | 6% |
| Arab | 590 | 2.5% |
| Irish | 165 | 0.7% |
| German | 98 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 90 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 38 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.3% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14220
What city is ZIP code 14220 in?
ZIP code 14220 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14220 in?
ZIP code 14220 falls within Erie County, New York.
Does ZIP code 14220 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 14220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14220?
The median home value in ZIP code 14220 is $160,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 14220?
ZIP code 14220 has an estimated population of 23,926 residents, with a density of 6,242 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14220?
The median household income in ZIP code 14220 is $68,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14220 in?
ZIP code 14220 observes the EST timezone.