14227 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14227 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 8.19 square miles and serves a population of 21,329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14227
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $66,614. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 44% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,329
population
8.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14227 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14227
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14043 Depew (2.2 mi)
14225 Buffalo (2.8 mi)
14224 Buffalo (3.3 mi)
14206 Buffalo (3.4 mi)
14212 Buffalo (3.7 mi)
14211 Buffalo (4 mi)
14210 Buffalo (4.5 mi)
14215 Buffalo (4.6 mi)
14220 Buffalo (4.7 mi)
14026 Bowmansville (4.9 mi)
14273 Buffalo (5.3 mi)
14208 Buffalo (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,329 |
| Population density | 2,604 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8848 |
| Longitude | -78.7472 |
| 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 | 44.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
21,329
Population
2,604
People per sq mi
48.4
Median age
$66,614
Median household income
$37,234
Per capita income
$171,700
Median home value
$1,047
Median monthly rent
66.6%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
7,246
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
506
Under 5
552
426
5–9
465
399
10–14
435
403
15–19
440
597
20–24
651
1,332
25–34
1,452
1,144
35–44
1,247
1,212
45–54
1,320
593
55–59
646
832
60–64
906
1,253
65–74
1,364
1,076
75–84
1,172
434
85+
472
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,146 | 14.7% |
| 18 and over | 18,183 | 85.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,771 | 27.1% |
| Median age | 48.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.6%
Black or African American
8.8%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,607 | 86.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,899 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 477 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 309 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 156 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 21 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.9% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.0% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.8% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.2% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
12.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $66,614 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
39.5%
$200k–$300k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,047 |
| Owner occupied | 66.6% |
| Renter occupied | 33.4% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 58.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 33.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.8% |
| Electricity | 9.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,090 | 40.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 654 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,907 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,383 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,832 | 18.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,224 | 42.1% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.0% | 25.3% |
| Married | 49.5% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 15.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.3%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 162 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 2.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,399 | 40.6% |
| High school | 593 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,227 | 35.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Finance & real estate
12.9%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Retail trade
11.5%
Professional & management
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Other services
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Public administration
4.9%
Construction
4.2%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.3% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 28.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.9% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 7.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
6.7%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
2.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.5% |
| Retirement income | 34.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 33.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 20.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.3% |
| Visited dentist | 71.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,216 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.4% |
| Public insurance | 40.7% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,271 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 740 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 170 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 393 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,810 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 19,738 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 18,300 | 85.8% |
| Foreign born | 72 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,519 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,029 | 67.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,767 | 13% |
| French | 1,058 | 5% |
| Arab | 501 | 2.3% |
| Irish | 162 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 161 | 0.8% |
| English | 87 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.0% |
| Internet access | 88.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14227
What city is ZIP code 14227 in?
ZIP code 14227 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14227 in?
ZIP code 14227 falls within Erie County, New York.
Does ZIP code 14227 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 14227 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 14227 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 14227 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14227?
The median home value in ZIP code 14227 is $171,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 14227?
ZIP code 14227 has an estimated population of 21,329 residents, with a density of 2,605 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 14227 in?
ZIP code 14227 observes the EST timezone.