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Population and households in ZIP 14301
Household size in ZIP 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.41 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.39 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.33 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.88 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.08 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 14301 are small: just 1.88 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 2.13, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 41.2 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 41.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +1.6 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 14301 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.8, 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 40.6, as it has 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 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 14301: 17.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 14301 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 14301
Renters in ZIP 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 32.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 62.3% | 33.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.7% | 34.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 33.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 14301: 56.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 59.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.4 points, 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 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 10.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 8.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.4% of the housing in ZIP 14301, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1958 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1944 | 1960 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 14301 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1944, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 52 have older homes.
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 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $728 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $603 | $783 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $664 | $873 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $834 | $1,126 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$398 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 14301 runs $834 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $279 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
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 14301
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 27.6% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 29.6% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 32.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 35.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 14301: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 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 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.1% | 88.2% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 89.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.1% | 91.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 91.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 14301 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 14301 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 14301
| Period | ZIP 14301 | Buffalo area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 14301 runs well above the national rate: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 14301 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 14301 | 1.88 | 45.8 | 17.5% | 56.7% | 19.4% | 1944 | $834 | 18.0% | 84.1% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 14303 | 2.04 | 40.9 | 27.4% | 53.4% | 13.3% | 1941 | $879 | 13.0% | 82.9% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 14305 | 2.33 | 35.9 | 18.6% | 38.0% | 13.5% | 1949 | $1,087 | 25.6% | 91.5% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 14109 | 2.32 | 19.5 | 5.1% | 26.1% | 8.5% | 1954 | $1,241 | 6.6% | 86.1% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 14304 | 2.26 | 44.3 | 10.9% | 25.1% | 7.0% | 1964 | $971 | 25.2% | 92.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 14092 | 2.11 | 52.1 | 5.4% | 25.9% | 5.9% | 1972 | $983 | 43.1% | 95.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 14072 | 2.48 | 46.6 | 6.8% | 18.4% | 1.8% | 1976 | $1,413 | 46.4% | 95.8% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 14132 | 2.68 | 44.0 | 10.9% | 12.7% | 5.5% | 1966 | $1,175 | 30.4% | 94.0% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 14120 | 2.29 | 44.9 | 9.5% | 27.6% | 5.9% | 1967 | $1,057 | 31.0% | 93.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 14150 | 2.15 | 44.4 | 7.9% | 27.2% | 5.8% | 1955 | $1,143 | 32.6% | 94.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 14217 | 2.13 | 42.2 | 9.6% | 32.7% | 4.9% | 1947 | $1,121 | 43.1% | 94.6% | 6.3% |
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 14301. 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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