14226 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY

Erie County, New York

ZIP code 14226 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 6.89 square miles and serves a population of 29,273 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.

About ZIP code 14226

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 $213,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($79,330) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 14226 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

29,273

population

6.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Acceptable
Buffalo	Acceptable
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14260 Buffalo (1.9 mi) 14223 Buffalo (2.8 mi) 14223 Buffalo (2.8 mi) 14215 Buffalo (3 mi) 14214 Buffalo (3.3 mi) 14221 Buffalo (3.7 mi) 14068 Getzville (4 mi) 14216 Buffalo (4 mi) 14225 Buffalo (4.1 mi) 14217 Buffalo (4.4 mi) 14217 Buffalo (4.4 mi) 14228 Buffalo (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	29,273
Population density	4,249 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	6.89 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.9749
Longitude	-78.7935
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	34.7%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.6%	5.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

29,273

Population

4,249

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$79,330

Median household income

$48,374

Per capita income

$213,900

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

9,733

Housing units

57.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

695

Under 5

791

834

5–9

948

830

10–14

945

940

15–19

1,069

1,002

20–24

1,139

1,998

25–34

2,273

1,606

35–44

1,828

1,692

45–54

1,925

1,034

55–59

1,177

671

60–64

763

1,323

65–74

1,505

711

75–84

808

358

85+

408

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,066	20.7%
18 and over	23,207	79.3%
65 and over	5,113	17.5%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Black or African American 9.4%

Two or more races 6.2%

Asian 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	22,202	73.7%
Black or African American	2,825	9.4%
Two or more races	1,881	6.2%
Asian	1,851	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	839	2.8%
Other race	344	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	158	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	42.4%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	30.5%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	21.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.6%	5.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 13.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	13.2%
Median income	$79,330

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 23.8%

$200k–$300k 34.6%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,900
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	71.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	34.6%
1940–1949	18.3%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	42.1%
2 vehicles	39.5%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.4%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	0.8%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,405	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	717	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,250	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	4,008	32.4%
Households with children under 18	3,367	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,691	29.8%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	36.8%
Married	50.4%	42.6%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%
Widowed	2.5%	8.2%
Divorced	7.5%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 13.8%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 29.1%

Graduate / professional 28.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	57.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	483	6.4%
Kindergarten	155	2.1%
Elementary school	2,820	37.4%
High school	1,370	18.2%
College / grad school	2,713	36.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.9%

Retail trade 12.4%

Professional & management 11.1%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Information 3.5%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Construction 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.9%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	25.7%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 18.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.6%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	21.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.4%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	7.5%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	75.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	8.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	881	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	23.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,787	94.9%
Spanish	1,220	4.4%
Other Indo-European	158	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	495	1.8%
Other languages	442	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	26,390	90.2%
Born in same state	26,128	89.3%
Born in different state	21,823	74.5%
Foreign born	262	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,883	9.8%
Not a US citizen	1,601	55.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5,401	18.5%
French	2,855	9.8%
Arab	1,079	3.7%
German	195	0.7%
Irish	169	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	156	0.5%
Polish	62	0.2%
Norwegian	29	0.1%
Dutch	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14226

What city is ZIP code 14226 in?

ZIP code 14226 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14226 in?

ZIP code 14226 falls within Erie County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14226?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 14226?

ZIP code 14226 has an estimated population of 29,273 residents, with a density of 4,248 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14226?

The median home value in ZIP code 14226 is $213,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 14226?

The median household income in ZIP code 14226 is $79,330, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 14226 in?

ZIP code 14226 observes the EST timezone.