Buffalo, NY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 14201 serves a portion of Buffalo, New York, within Erie County. This community is home to approximately 35,992 residents, with a median age of 40.5 years. The median household income of $93,438 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $373,752 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 28% owner-occupied and 72% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Buffalo is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 152 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 29% and an unemployment rate of 9.5%, 14201 reflects the economic character of Erie County in New York.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 35,992 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,256 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $93,438 | ↑ 38% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $373,752 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 152 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.5% | ↑ 144% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.0% | ↑ 75% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 29% | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.5 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 28% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 72% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 19,075 | — |