ZIP code 14226

Where is ZIP code 14226?

Buffalo, New York

Erie County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 14226 belongs to Buffalo, New York in Erie County. 14226 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 716. About 29,159 people live in the 14226 area, where the median household income is $84,325. The closest ZIP codes are 14221 (Buffalo, 2.3 mi east), 14223 (Buffalo, 2.5 mi west) and 14215 (Buffalo, 2.9 mi south).

ZIP code14226
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CityBuffalo
Also acceptedAmherst, Eggertsville, Snyder
StateNew York (NY)
CountyErie County
Time zoneEastern Time · now
Area code716
Coordinates42.9744, -78.7949 map
3-digit prefix142

Population and income in 14226

Population29,159 · higher than 88% of New York ZIP codes
People per square mile4,231 · higher than 82% of New York ZIP codes
Median age37 years · lower than 83% of New York ZIP codes
Men / women49% / 51%
Median household income$84,325 · higher than 53% of New York ZIP codes
Income per person$52,261
Below the poverty line12%
Bachelor’s degree or higher59% of adults 25+
Median home value$263,800 · higher than 53% of New York ZIP codes
Median rent$1,136 a month
Housing units13,212
Households12,449 (2.27 people on average)
Owners / renters71% / 29%
Land area6.89 sq mi

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14226. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 14226

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
14221Buffalo, NY2.3 mi EStandard
14223Buffalo, NY2.5 mi WStandard
14215Buffalo, NY2.9 mi SStandard
14214Buffalo, NY3.1 mi SWStandard
14241Buffalo, NY3.6 mi SEUnique
14150Tonawanda, NY3.6 mi NWStandard
14216Buffalo, NY3.7 mi SWStandard
14068Getzville, NY4 mi NEStandard
14225Buffalo, NY4.1 mi SEStandard
14217Buffalo, NY4.1 mi WStandard
14228Buffalo, NY4.6 mi NStandard
14211Buffalo, NY4.8 mi SStandard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 14226 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 14226

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST

BUFFALO NY 14226

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts AMHERST, EGGERTSVILLE and SNYDER as the city name for 14226. Avoid Snyder Square: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (14226-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 14226?
14226 is a Buffalo, New York ZIP code. Amherst, Eggertsville and Snyder are also accepted as the city name.
What county is 14226 in?
ZIP code 14226 is in Erie County, New York.
What time zone is ZIP code 14226 in?
14226 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
What area code is 14226?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 14226 use area code 716.
What is the population of ZIP code 14226?
About 29,159 people live in ZIP code 14226, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 14226?
The median household income in 14226 is $84,325 a year, higher than 53% of New York ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 14226?
The nearest ZIP codes to 14226 are 14221 (Buffalo, 2.3 miles), 14223 (Buffalo, 2.5 miles), 14215 (Buffalo, 2.9 miles) and 14214 (Buffalo, 3.1 miles).