ZIP 14213 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Buffalo city, NY (14213)

Median Income

$52,597

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+996

Wealth inflow

Population

23,072

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 996 for ZIP 14213 (Buffalo city, NY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.0%+62% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

33.7%+188% vs US avg

309

Establishments

3,563

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction3.7%
Manufacturing10.0%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade9.1%
Transportation, utilities3.8%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate8.9%
Professional, scientific, management12.0%
Education, health care, social25.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.9%
Other services6.6%
Public administration4.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 14213 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.2%, median income rose 6.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 31.3%.

Median Income

$52,597

-30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate