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ZIP Code 14231 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

Middle Class

At a glance

Population
5,495
Density
N/A
Median income
$98,929
+32% vs US avg
Home value
$311,900
-10% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,577
+36% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 14231

RetirementRetirement-oriented community
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What to know about ZIP 14231

ZIP code 14231 covers ZIP 14231 with a population of about 5,495.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 55.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the BUFFALO media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

ZIP 14231 fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (36.7%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in ZIP 14231

Median household income in ZIP 14231 is about $98,929 — about 32% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.2%; unemployment rate near 2.2%; 52.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Finance and insurance, and Retail trade; about 12.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.5 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 14231

Median home value is about $311,900 — about 10% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,577 (about 36% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.0% (about 11.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 14231, a household would need roughly $86,000 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 $2,004. That sits below the local median household income ($98,929), 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.