14223 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14223 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 3.46 square miles and serves a population of 22,482 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14223
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $181,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $81,884. 33% 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 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 14223 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
22,482
population
3.46
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14223 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14223
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14217 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14217 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14217 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14217 Buffalo (1.7 mi)
14216 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14216 Buffalo (2.2 mi)
14150 Tonawanda (2.2 mi)
14150 Tonawanda (2.2 mi)
14214 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14214 Buffalo (2.4 mi)
14226 Buffalo (2.8 mi)
14226 Buffalo (2.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,482 |
| Population density | 6,498 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.46 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9745 |
| Longitude | -78.8484 |
| 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 | 34.7% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.7% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
22,482
Population
6,498
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$81,884
Median household income
$43,683
Per capita income
$181,800
Median home value
$899
Median monthly rent
78.6%
Home ownership
7.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
8,489
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
616
Under 5
612
473
5–9
471
502
10–14
499
742
15–19
739
363
20–24
361
1,909
25–34
1,900
1,438
35–44
1,431
1,362
45–54
1,356
924
55–59
919
789
60–64
786
1,362
65–74
1,356
542
75–84
539
246
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,237 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 18,245 | 81.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,290 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.8%
Black or African American
5%
Asian
4.9%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,182 | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,156 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,112 | 4.9% |
| Two or more races | 921 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 415 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 98 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.7% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
1.1%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
14.4%
$75k–$100k
18.3%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $81,884 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.3%
$50k–$100k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
22.0%
$150k–$200k
32.6%
$200k–$300k
30.2%
$300k–$500k
6.9%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,800 |
| Median rent / month | $899 |
| Owner occupied | 78.6% |
| Renter occupied | 21.4% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 76.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 47.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 24.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 11.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 90.9% |
| Electricity | 5.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,539 | 44.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 649 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,446 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,553 | 25.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,719 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,188 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 30.7% |
| Married | 49.1% | 47.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
19.2%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
18.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 390 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 236 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,599 | 35.4% |
| High school | 1,198 | 26.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,091 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Finance & real estate
12.9%
Retail trade
11.2%
Professional & management
10.3%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Construction
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.7%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.5% |
| Service | 10.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 16.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.1 |
Poverty
All people
7.9%
Under 18 years
15.1%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.5% |
| Retirement income | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.7% |
| Visited dentist | 75.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,107 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 30.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.0% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,254 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 463 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 56 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 133 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 149 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,783 | 92.4% |
| Born in same state | 20,518 | 91.3% |
| Born in different state | 18,644 | 82.9% |
| Foreign born | 265 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,699 | 7.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,209 | 71.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,967 | 22.1% |
| French | 2,252 | 10% |
| Arab | 535 | 2.4% |
| German | 472 | 2.1% |
| Irish | 311 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 238 | 1.1% |
| Norwegian | 83 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 33 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.3% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14223
What city is ZIP code 14223 in?
ZIP code 14223 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14223 in?
ZIP code 14223 falls within Erie County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14223?
The median home value in ZIP code 14223 is $181,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 14223?
ZIP code 14223 has an estimated population of 22,482 residents, with a density of 6,501 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14223?
The median household income in ZIP code 14223 is $81,884, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14223 in?
ZIP code 14223 observes the EST timezone.