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