14221 ZIP Code, Buffalo, NY
14221 is a ZIP code in Buffalo, New York in Erie County. It covers 23 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 14026, 14068 and 14260. 55,255 people live here in 24,532 households, more than in 9 of every 10 New York ZIP codes. At about 2,362 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $101,615, above the New York median of $85,974; the median age is 47.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Buffalo, NY
- County: Erie County
- Land area: 23 sq mi
- Population: 55,255
- Median household income: $101,615
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 55,255 |
| Households | 24,532 |
| Median household income | $101,615 |
| Income per person | $56,851 |
| Median age | 47.3 |
| Homeowners | 75.0% |
| Median home value | $329,600 |
| Median rent | $1,603 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% |
| Broadband internet | 91.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 4.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.9% |
| $35–50K | 9.1% |
| $50–75K | 12.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 13.7% |
| $200K+ | 16.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.3% |
| 10–19 | 10.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 10.5% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 11.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 12.5% |
| 75+ | 14.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.3% |
| Owned outright | 27.4% |
| Rented | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.2% |
| Townhome | 6.9% |
| 2–4 units | 10.5% |
| 5–19 units | 9.0% |
| 20+ units | 8.9% |
| Mobile / other | 0.4% |
Businesses in 14221
2,431 business establishments with 46,958 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 396
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 307
- Finance and Insurance: 263
- Retail Trade: 252
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 230
- Accommodation and Food Services: 211
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 178
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 121
EDDM carrier routes
See every USPS carrier route in 14221 with residential and business mailbox counts on the route map. Open the EDDM route map.
Nearby ZIP codes
- 14026 (3.4 mi)
- 14068 (3.6 mi)
- 14260 — University at Buffalo CDP, NY (3.6 mi)
- 14261 — University at Buffalo CDP, NY (3.6 mi)
- 14226 — Eggertsville CDP, NY (3.9 mi)
- 14225 — Cheektowaga CDP, NY (4.1 mi)
- 14051 (4.2 mi)
- 14228 — University at Buffalo CDP, NY (5 mi)
Areas that include 14221
- Buffalo, NY ZIP codes — 29 ZIP codes
- Harris Hill, NY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Williamsville, NY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Erie County ZIP codes — 70 ZIP codes
- New York ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 11 of 59: highest median household income in Erie County
- No. 14 of 58: highest median home value in Erie County
- No. 12 of 60: highest median age in Erie County
- No. 1 of 27: highest median household income in Buffalo, NY
- No. 5 of 26: highest median home value in Buffalo, NY
- No. 3 of 27: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Buffalo, NY
- No. 2 of 28: highest median age in Buffalo, NY
Mail every home in 14221
Route counts on this page price as Full Service 6.5 × 9 postcards: we print, bundle by carrier route and hand the mailing to USPS. Prefer to take it to the Post Office yourself? Print only costs less and you pay postage at drop-off.
EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 14221, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 14221 in?
- 14221 is a Buffalo, NY mailing address. By land area, 17% lies inside Harris Hill and 5% lies inside Williamsville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 14221 in?
- 14221 is in Erie County.
- What is the population of 14221?
- About 55,255 people (±1,841), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 55,275.
- What is the median household income in 14221?
- $101,615 (±$4,729), compared with $85,974 for New York as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 14221?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 14221 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 14221?
- The closest, measured center to center: 14026 (3.4 mi), 14068 (3.6 mi), 14260 (3.6 mi, University at Buffalo), 14261 (3.6 mi, University at Buffalo), 14226 (3.9 mi, Eggertsville) and 14225 (4.1 mi, Cheektowaga).
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.