14225 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14225 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 11.48 square miles and serves a population of 34,063 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14225
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $61,630. 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,063
population
11.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14225 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14225
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14043 Depew (2.8 mi)
14227 Buffalo (2.8 mi)
14215 Buffalo (3.1 mi)
14026 Bowmansville (3.3 mi)
14211 Buffalo (3.8 mi)
14226 Buffalo (4.1 mi)
14212 Buffalo (4.1 mi)
14221 Buffalo (4.3 mi)
14206 Buffalo (4.6 mi)
14214 Buffalo (4.7 mi)
14208 Buffalo (5.3 mi)
14260 Buffalo (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,063 |
| Population density | 2,967 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.9258 |
| Longitude | -78.7483 |
| 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 | 47.1% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
34,063
Population
2,967
People per sq mi
38.4
Median age
$61,630
Median household income
$34,765
Per capita income
$140,400
Median home value
$894
Median monthly rent
72.2%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
11,962
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
719
Under 5
747
940
5–9
976
920
10–14
955
923
15–19
959
921
20–24
956
2,857
25–34
2,967
2,241
35–44
2,328
1,669
45–54
1,734
1,265
55–59
1,313
1,154
60–64
1,198
1,685
65–74
1,750
943
75–84
979
473
85+
491
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,457 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 27,606 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 6,321 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.1%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,598 | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,381 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,277 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,441 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 958 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 720 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 106 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.1% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.1% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.7% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
16.6%
$50k–$75k
20.2%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $61,630 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
38.6%
$150k–$200k
29.0%
$200k–$300k
10.1%
$300k–$500k
0.9%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,400 |
| Median rent / month | $894 |
| Owner occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter occupied | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 39.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 11.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 92.1% |
| Electricity | 4.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,622 | 35.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,763 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,327 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,124 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,423 | 21.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,929 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.1% | 36.2% |
| Married | 42.8% | 37.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
34.5%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.5%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 359 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 299 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,867 | 40.7% |
| High school | 1,608 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,912 | 27.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Retail trade
10.6%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Professional & management
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Other services
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Construction
4.6%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 29.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.8% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.8% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
13.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.8% |
| Visited dentist | 69.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,656 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,597 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,051 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 71 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 584 | 1.8% |
| Other languages | 250 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,987 | 93.9% |
| Born in same state | 31,458 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 28,731 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 529 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,076 | 6.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,179 | 56.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,350 | 12.8% |
| French | 1,855 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 734 | 2.2% |
| English | 294 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 234 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 191 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 79 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.5% |
| Internet access | 90.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14225
What city is ZIP code 14225 in?
ZIP code 14225 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14225 in?
ZIP code 14225 falls within Erie County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14225?
The median home value in ZIP code 14225 is $140,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 14225?
ZIP code 14225 has an estimated population of 34,063 residents, with a density of 2,966 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14225?
The median household income in ZIP code 14225 is $61,630, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14225 in?
ZIP code 14225 observes the EST timezone.