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Population and households in ZIP 14204
Household size in ZIP 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.79 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 14204 are small: just 1.79 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.07, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have smaller households.
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 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 14204 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.7, 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 36.5, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 14204: 15.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 14204 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of New York ZIP codes.
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 14204
Renters in ZIP 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.9% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.4% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.2% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.4% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 14204 rent: 73.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About six in ten owners (59.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.6% of the housing in ZIP 14204, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 14204 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Still, homes here are newer than in the Buffalo area overall, where the median home dates to 1960. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $492 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $551 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $592 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $804 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$312 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 14204 pays $804 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $312 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only 18 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 14204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 14204: 18.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 44 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.7% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.0% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 14204 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 14204 has a lower 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 14204
| Period | ZIP 14204 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 14204 than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 10.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 14204 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 14204 | 1.79 | 44.7 | 15.2% | 73.4% | 17.6% | 1970 | $804 | 18.3% | 81.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 14203 | 1.44 | 40.1 | 5.2% | 90.2% | 12.0% | 1951 | $1,105 | 45.8% | 87.3% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 14202 | 1.58 | 37.9 | 7.8% | 79.5% | 9.5% | 1946 | $1,098 | 53.2% | 93.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 14201 | 2.03 | 34.8 | 20.6% | 77.1% | 14.0% | 1944 | $1,117 | 39.4% | 84.0% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 14212 | 3.03 | 36.7 | 17.2% | 46.7% | 21.8% | 1941 | $995 | 12.4% | 74.3% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 14209 | 1.77 | 40.7 | 5.1% | 67.5% | 12.2% | 1940 | $1,120 | 49.2% | 92.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 14208 | 2.63 | 32.7 | 22.2% | 47.6% | 19.4% | 1941 | $1,082 | 20.7% | 82.6% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 14222 | 2.00 | 34.3 | 5.6% | 59.5% | 8.5% | 1938 | $1,215 | 65.4% | 97.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 14206 | 2.41 | 38.7 | 17.4% | 38.8% | 11.6% | 1942 | $931 | 16.1% | 88.0% | 9.7% |
| ZIP 14210 | 2.23 | 42.2 | 15.2% | 53.4% | 8.4% | 1947 | $1,004 | 21.0% | 84.8% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 14213 | 2.61 | 31.2 | 20.1% | 61.0% | 18.2% | 1940 | $1,140 | 32.8% | 79.9% | 6.7% |
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 14204. 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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