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14227

Buffalo, NY

Total Population
21,329
Median Household Income
$66,614
Median Home Value
$171,700
Median Rent
$1,047

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$66,614
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$171,700
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,047
100% above state median
Median Age
48.4 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.

Mature population with median age of 48.4 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.7%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 6.0%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$66,614
-11.4% 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: 2.09 people

Total Households
10,034
Family Households
40.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.4%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
24.2%
#3 Industry
Finance
17.0%
Total Employed Residents:5,661

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.4%
137 workers
Public Transit
0.6%
60 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,721
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.3%
10,758 employed
Labor Force
11,175
417 unemployed
Median Age
48.4 years
Per Capita Income
$37,234
Poverty Rate
6.0%

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