14221 ZIP Code
Buffalo, New york
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 14221 |
| City/Town: | Buffalo |
| County: | Erie |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,228 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,266 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,507 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,087 |
| Median Home Value: | $279,800 |
| Land Area: | 23.4 sq miles
60.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.9845, -78.7228 |
Population Information (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,228 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,439 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,789 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,113 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,743 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,868 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,734 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,015 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,617 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,255 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,431 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,755 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,821 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,026 | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,429 | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 3,421 | 6.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $279,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,452 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,087 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 23,980 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,107 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 17,881 | 74.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,099 | 25.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 40,755 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 676 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 901 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,209 | 15.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,194 | 15.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,770 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,861 | 26.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12,144 | 29.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (14221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,266 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,288 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $131,003 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,507 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,339 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,547 | 97.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 769 | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 17,698 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,762 | 75.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,247 | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,496 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 47,331 | 85.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 911 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 60 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,310 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 665 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,951 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,347 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,663 | 3.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 281 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 292 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,090 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (14221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 918 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 613 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,456 | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,436 | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,140 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,024 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,830 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,924 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,884 | 12.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,755 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (14221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 21,990 | 79.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,142 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 187 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 393 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 74 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,235 | 11.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (14221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 49 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 806 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,329 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 601 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,602 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 775 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 462 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,052 | 11.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,462 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 8,508 | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,302 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,459 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,140 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 53,659 | 97.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 45,655 | 82.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,011 | 34.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 653 | 1.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (14221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,778 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 10,340 | 43.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 8,038 | 33.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 657 | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 255 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,106 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (14221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,367 | 65.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,568 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,223 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,155 | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,956 | 7.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 528 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,233 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 57 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (14221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 120 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,009 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,880 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,978 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,267 | 9.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,691 | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 5,849 | 23.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,451 | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,156 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,686 | 6.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (14221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 418 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,384 | 9.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,343 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,825 | 35.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,055 | 24.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,062 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (14221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 21,803 | 90.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 215 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,759 | 7.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 107 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (14221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,993 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,571 | 35.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 10,126 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,290 | 13.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (14221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 172 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 247 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,292 | 7.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,031 | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 6,503 | 36.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,010 | 33.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,532 | 8.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 94 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (14221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,883 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $775 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,452 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.73 | 2.38 |
Households (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 23,980 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,839 | 49.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,328 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,662 | 15.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,398 | 30.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,647 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 10,392 | 43.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (14221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,907 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,734 | 30.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,410 | 56.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 871 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,722 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,763 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (14221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,905 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 698 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 619 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,441 | 37.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,700 | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,447 | 29.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 44,516 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,548 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 54,312 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,706 | 12.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 376 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,227 | 33.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,103 | 61.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (14221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 48,852 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,571 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,868 | 69.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,401 | 25.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 658 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 302 | 5.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (14221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,436 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 375 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,792 | 1544.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,792 | 1544.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,792 | 1544.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,078 | 287.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 127 | 33.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 494 | 131.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 389 | 103.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (14221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,115 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,647 | 87.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,468 | 12.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 820 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,008 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,165 | 4.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 475 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (14221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 23,980 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 22,095 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
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