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Household size in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 14052 is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The picture is much the same across the Buffalo area. Household size has dropped from 2.53 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.0 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 14052 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.9, as it has nationally. Only 24 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in ZIP 14052, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 14052
Renters in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.9% of households in ZIP 14052 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the north. The renter share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 14052: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 14052 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $703 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $699 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $819 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,072 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$369 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 14052 costs $1,072 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $369 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the center and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 14052
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.1% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.8% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 14052: 47.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.6% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 14052: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 14052 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 14052
| Period | ZIP 14052 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 14052 runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 14052 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 14052 | 2.37 | 50.0 | 6.4% | 13.9% | 5.9% | 1962 | $1,072 | 47.0% | 96.3% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 14169 | 2.48 | 49.2 | 0.7% | 13.5% | 3.4% | 1964 | $950 | 25.2% | 97.0% | 0.6% |
| ZIP 14059 | 2.58 | 44.1 | 7.2% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 1973 | $1,169 | 44.8% | 97.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 14139 | 2.50 | 46.2 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 1968 | $998 | 31.6% | 96.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 14102 | 2.67 | 45.2 | 2.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% | 1973 | $952 | 38.9% | 95.0% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 14170 | 2.53 | 49.5 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 11.7% | 1968 | $859 | 38.8% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 14127 | 2.37 | 48.0 | 5.8% | 25.6% | 4.3% | 1976 | $1,383 | 53.0% | 97.7% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 14037 | 2.44 | 51.3 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 4.3% | 1963 | $953 | 22.4% | 93.4% | 0.4% |
| ZIP 14224 | 2.27 | 44.6 | 8.2% | 23.7% | 6.5% | 1967 | $1,092 | 35.0% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 14033 | 2.42 | 49.2 | 4.5% | 9.7% | 5.8% | 1967 | $1,203 | 38.8% | 98.6% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 14080 | 2.28 | 50.5 | 7.0% | 11.3% | 6.3% | 1968 | $812 | 22.9% | 93.7% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 14052. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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