ZIP code 14261
Where is ZIP code 14261?
Buffalo, New York
Erie County · Unique ZIP code
ZIP code 14261 belongs to Buffalo, New York in Erie County. 14261 is a unique ZIP code assigned to a single organization (University At Buffalo) that gets a lot of mail. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 716. About 5,033 people live in the 14261 area. The closest ZIP codes are 14010 (Athol Springs, 0 mi north), 14231 (Buffalo, 0 mi north) and 14233 (Buffalo, 0 mi north).
| ZIP code | 14261 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unique ZIP code for a single organization |
| Status | Active |
| City | Buffalo |
| Also accepted | Amherst |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 716 |
| Coordinates | 42.7684, -78.8871 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 142 |
Population and income in 14261
| Population | 5,033 · higher than 59% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,563 · higher than 83% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 19.3 years · lower than 99% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Income per person | $5,075 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 81% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 0 |
| Households | 0 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14261. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 14261
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14010 | Athol Springs, NY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 14231 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 14233 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14240 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 14260 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14263 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14265 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14267 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14269 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14270 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14272 | Buffalo, NY | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 14219 | Buffalo, NY | 3.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 14261 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 14261
123 MAIN ST
BUFFALO NY 14261
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts AMHERST as the city name for 14261. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (14261-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Buffalo, NY
- 14201
- 14202
- 14203
- 14204
- 14205
- 14206
- 14207
- 14208
- 14209
- 14210
- 14211
- 14212
- 14213
- 14214
- 14215
- 14216
- 14217
- 14218
- 14219
- 14220
- 14221
- 14222
- 14223
- 14224
- 14225
- 14226
- 14227
- 14228
- 14231
- 14233
- 14240
- 14241
- 14260
- 14263
- 14264
- 14265
- 14267
- 14269
- 14270
- 14272
- 14273
- 14276
- 14280
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 14261?
- 14261 is a Buffalo, New York ZIP code. Amherst is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 14261 in?
- ZIP code 14261 is in Erie County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 14261 in?
- 14261 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 14261?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 14261 use area code 716.
- What is the population of ZIP code 14261?
- About 5,033 people live in ZIP code 14261, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 14261 for a street address?
- Only for mail to the organization it is assigned to. Other addresses in Buffalo use a standard ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 14261?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 14261 are 14010 (Athol Springs, 0 miles), 14231 (Buffalo, 0 miles), 14233 (Buffalo, 0 miles) and 14240 (Buffalo, 0 miles).