14222 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14222 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 1.25 square miles and serves a population of 15,744 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14222
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 $402,200. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($79,343) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
15,744
population
1.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14222 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14222
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14209 Buffalo (0.5 mi)
14213 Buffalo (0.9 mi)
14208 Buffalo (1.2 mi)
14201 Buffalo (1.8 mi)
14216 Buffalo (1.9 mi)
14241 Buffalo (2 mi)
14202 Buffalo (2.1 mi)
14263 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14265 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14261 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14233 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14264 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,744 |
| Population density | 12,595 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9183 |
| Longitude | -78.8750 |
| 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 | 35.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
15,744
Population
12,595
People per sq mi
31.9
Median age
$79,343
Median household income
$51,079
Per capita income
$402,200
Median home value
$1,132
Median monthly rent
37.9%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
3,143
Housing units
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
462
Under 5
466
201
5–9
203
191
10–14
193
804
15–19
809
740
20–24
745
2,008
25–34
2,022
1,093
35–44
1,101
753
45–54
759
349
55–59
352
346
60–64
348
546
65–74
549
266
75–84
267
85
85+
86
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,025 | 12.9% |
| 18 and over | 13,719 | 87.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,799 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.5%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Other race
3%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,053 | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,779 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 900 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 880 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 494 | 3% |
| Asian | 447 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.5% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k+
15.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.6% |
| $200k+ | 15.7% |
| Median income | $79,343 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.0%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
20.1%
$300k–$500k
38.8%
$500k–$1M
27.1%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $402,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,132 |
| Owner occupied | 37.9% |
| Renter occupied | 62.1% |
| Vacant | 8.3% |
| Single-family detached | 24.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 73.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 9.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.3% |
| Electricity | 6.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,753 | 26.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 842 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,921 | 28.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,189 | 32.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,097 | 16.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,459 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.06 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 59.8% | 56.7% |
| Married | 29.2% | 28.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
14.1%
Some college, no degree
14.5%
Associate's degree
6.2%
Bachelor's degree
28.3%
Graduate / professional
34.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 63.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 91 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 94 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 570 | 13.7% |
| High school | 292 | 7.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,126 | 74.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.6%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Finance & real estate
9.5%
Retail trade
8.4%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Information
3.2%
Public administration
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.9% |
| Service | 11.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.8% |
| Production & transportation | 5.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.3% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 6.4% |
| Work from home | 15.4% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
9.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| High blood pressure | 24.2% |
| High cholesterol | 24.8% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 16.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 594 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 20.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.8% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 1.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,816 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 267 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 191 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 18 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,682 | 93.3% |
| Born in same state | 14,532 | 92.3% |
| Born in different state | 12,158 | 77.2% |
| Foreign born | 150 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,062 | 6.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 627 | 59.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,210 | 20.4% |
| French | 1,353 | 8.6% |
| Irish | 162 | 1% |
| Arab | 155 | 1% |
| English | 87 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 72 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 44 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 40 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14222
What city is ZIP code 14222 in?
ZIP code 14222 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14222 in?
ZIP code 14222 falls within Erie County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 14222?
63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 14222 mostly rentals?
62% of occupied units in ZIP code 14222 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14222?
The median home value in ZIP code 14222 is $402,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 14222?
ZIP code 14222 has an estimated population of 15,744 residents, with a density of 12,615 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 14222 in?
ZIP code 14222 observes the EST timezone.