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14202

Buffalo, NY

Total Population
3,664
Median Household Income
$58,669
Median Home Value
$485,500
Median Rent
$650

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$58,669
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$485,500
101% above state median
Rent
$650
100% above state median
Median Age
39.3 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Buffalo, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 43.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 23.3% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$58,669
-21.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.56 people

Total Households
2,103
Family Households
12.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
30.8%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
27.5%
#3 Industry
Finance
27.2%
Total Employed Residents:863

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
9.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
23.3%
401 workers
Public Transit
7.1%
122 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,722
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (23.3% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
1,905 employed
Labor Force
2,033
128 unemployed
Median Age
39.3 years
Per Capita Income
$60,166
Poverty Rate
13.8%

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