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Population and households in ZIP 14131
Household size in ZIP 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 14131 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Buffalo area as a whole, where it has 2.33 people. Household size has dropped from 2.61 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 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.7 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.8 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 14131 skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 60 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 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in ZIP 14131 (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 14131
Renters in ZIP 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.8% of households in ZIP 14131 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 48.2% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has fallen 4.1 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 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 14131: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 14131 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Buffalo area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $810 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $848 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $893 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,046 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$236 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 14131 costs $1,046 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $236 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 14131
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 14131 than nationally: 26.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 14131: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 14131
| Period | ZIP 14131 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 14131 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 53 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.0 points, mirroring the country.
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 14131 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 14131 | 2.46 | 47.7 | 9.1% | 13.8% | 11.9% | 1956 | $1,046 | 26.8% | 95.3% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 14172 | 2.31 | 48.1 | 9.7% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 1951 | $1,084 | 26.8% | 94.9% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 14132 | 2.68 | 44.0 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% | 1966 | $1,175 | 30.4% | 94.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 14174 | 2.26 | 46.3 | 9.5% | 27.0% | 7.0% | 1968 | $963 | 38.7% | 97.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 14092 | 2.11 | 52.1 | 5.4% | 25.9% | 5.9% | 1972 | $983 | 43.1% | 95.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 14109 | 2.32 | 19.5 | 5.1% | 26.1% | 8.5% | 1954 | $1,241 | 6.6% | 86.1% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 14108 | 2.52 | 44.1 | 9.2% | 17.0% | 10.6% | 1966 | $862 | 24.9% | 87.4% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 14305 | 2.33 | 35.9 | 18.6% | 38.0% | 13.5% | 1949 | $1,087 | 25.6% | 91.5% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 14028 | 2.36 | 49.2 | 7.4% | 17.7% | 23.4% | 1964 | $930 | 25.2% | 88.9% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 14126 | 2.09 | 52.2 | 7.5% | 11.9% | 52.1% | 1985 | $1,016 | 33.6% | 93.3% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 14094 | 2.32 | 42.3 | 11.8% | 27.9% | 8.0% | 1969 | $972 | 29.2% | 92.2% | 5.1% |
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 14131. 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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