ZIP Code 14215 -- Buffalo, NY
Erie | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
- With a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 14215
ZIP code 14215 in Buffalo, New York is a unknown area with a population of 42,524. The median household income is $44,955, which is This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $111,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 2.5x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 58.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 31.80 years. Approximately 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Erie, NY.
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This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 14215 is 41.5% below the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 14215
ZIP code 14215 (Buffalo, NY) has a total population of 42,524 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 31.80 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 14215 is $44,955 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 40% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 14215 is primarily located in Buffalo, New York (NY). It falls within Erie County.
The median home value in ZIP code 14215 is $111,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,039.
The median age in ZIP code 14215 is 31.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.
ZIP code 14215 has a cost of living index of 58.55 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 14215, 20.11% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.44% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 14215 is 7.16%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 11.54% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.