ZIP Code 14217 - Buffalo New York
Overview
ZIP Code 14217 is located in Buffalo New York. Portions of 14217 are also in Tonawanda Town and Kenmore and Tonawanda (town). 14217 is entirely within Erie County. Regionally, 14217 is located in Metro Buffalo.
ZIP Code 14217 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Buffalo |
| Primary County | Erie County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 22,921 |
| Area Code(s) | 716 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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14217 Demographics
14217 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 14217 is White. The current unemployment level in 14217 is 4.4%.
| Population | 22,921 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.04% |
| Population Density | 7,299 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,488 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,885 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $378,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.63% |
14217 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,823 | 88.63% |
| Black | 1,295 | 5.79% |
| Hispanic | 945 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 190 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 113 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
14217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 841 | 5.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,087 | 20.04% |
| High School Diploma | 4,089 | 26.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 251 | 1.63% |
| GED or Alternate | 532 | 3.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,475 | 16.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,838 | 11.93% |
| Masters Degree | 1,970 | 12.79% |
| Professional Degree | 225 | 1.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 97 | 0.63% |
14217 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.97159576, -78.87617493 |
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| Region | Metro Buffalo |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 3 Square Miles |
14217 Schools
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14217 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 83a - Erie Lake Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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