What to know about ZIP 14021
ZIP code 14021 covers ZIP 14021 with a population of about 1,978.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 45.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BUFFALO media market.
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ZIP Code 14021 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,978
Density
N/A
Median income
$54,226
-28% vs US avg
Home value
$148,800
-57% vs US avg
Median rent
$594
-49% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 14021
Income and economy in ZIP 14021
Median household income in ZIP 14021 is about $54,226 — about 28% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.1%; unemployment rate near 4.7%; 23.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 3.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 14021
Median home value is about $148,800 — about 57% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $594 (about 49% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.0% (about 4.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 14021, a household would need roughly $41,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $956. That sits below the local median household income ($54,226), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.