14228 ZIP Code — Buffalo, NY
Erie County, New York
ZIP code 14228 is located in Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. It covers approximately 15.93 square miles and serves a population of 25,038 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 716.
About ZIP code 14228
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $70,960.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
25,038
population
15.93
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14228 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14228
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Acceptable |
| Buffalo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14068 Getzville (0.9 mi)
14260 Buffalo (2.6 mi)
14120 North Tonawanda (3.1 mi)
14051 East Amherst (4.1 mi)
14226 Buffalo (4.5 mi)
14221 Buffalo (4.7 mi)
14223 Buffalo (5.7 mi)
14223 Buffalo (5.7 mi)
14150 Tonawanda (6 mi)
14217 Buffalo (6.8 mi)
14217 Buffalo (6.8 mi)
14215 Buffalo (7.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,038 |
| Population density | 1,572 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.93 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.0387 |
| Longitude | -78.7785 |
| 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 | 45.2% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
25,038
Population
1,572
People per sq mi
32.7
Median age
$70,960
Median household income
$38,914
Per capita income
$238,100
Median home value
$1,205
Median monthly rent
55.8%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
6,155
Housing units
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
625
Under 5
610
714
5–9
698
641
10–14
626
873
15–19
854
1,637
20–24
1,601
2,221
25–34
2,171
1,678
35–44
1,641
1,179
45–54
1,153
640
55–59
625
527
60–64
515
1,136
65–74
1,111
566
75–84
553
224
85+
219
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,895 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 20,143 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,809 | 15.2% |
| Median age | 32.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.4%
Asian
13.8%
Black or African American
7.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,418 | 72.4% |
| Asian | 3,516 | 13.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,920 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 980 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 396 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 128 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.2% | 42.4% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.2% | 30.5% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 21.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
8.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
11.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 11.0% |
| Median income | $70,960 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
4.6%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
38.5%
$300k–$500k
20.1%
$500k–$1M
11.5%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,205 |
| Owner occupied | 55.8% |
| Renter occupied | 44.2% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 43.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.3% |
| Electricity | 15.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,632 | 35.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 807 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,562 | 25.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,135 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,494 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,705 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.2% | 42.5% |
| Married | 38.3% | 39.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
16.3%
Some college, no degree
13.0%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
24.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 384 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 178 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,121 | 26.9% |
| High school | 1,261 | 16.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,950 | 50.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.9%
Retail trade
12.3%
Finance & real estate
10.5%
Professional & management
8.8%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Other services
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Construction
3.8%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.6% |
| Service | 12.4% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.2% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 2.3% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
10.1%
18 and over
17.1%
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
8.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 20.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.6% |
| Visited dentist | 70.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,148 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.4% |
| Public insurance | 33.2% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,803 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 2,343 | 9.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 151 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 558 | 2.3% |
| Other languages | 1,334 | 5.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,610 | 82.3% |
| Born in same state | 20,343 | 81.2% |
| Born in different state | 17,701 | 70.7% |
| Foreign born | 267 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,428 | 17.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,823 | 41.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,002 | 12% |
| French | 1,113 | 4.4% |
| Arab | 661 | 2.6% |
| Irish | 175 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 73 | 0.3% |
| German | 58 | 0.2% |
| English | 31 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14228
What city is ZIP code 14228 in?
ZIP code 14228 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14228 in?
ZIP code 14228 falls within Erie County, New York.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 14228?
51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14228?
16% of residents in ZIP code 14228 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 14228?
ZIP code 14228 has an estimated population of 25,038 residents, with a density of 1,572 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14228?
The median household income in ZIP code 14228 is $70,960, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14228 in?
ZIP code 14228 observes the EST timezone.