Buffalo
| State | |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | 716, 624 |
| County Seat | Buffalo |
| Area | 136 km² |
| Water area | 31 km² |
| Population | 274,613 |
| Population Density | 2,019 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 183 m |
| FIPS | 3611000 |
| GNIS-ID | 973345 |
| Mayor | Christopher Scanlon |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Place type | Metropolis |
| Coordinates | ♁42° 54′ N, 78° 52′ W |
| Latitude | 42.892492 |
| Longitude | -78.859686 |
Buffalo is located in the Erie County in New York. Currently, 44 postal codes and 2 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 274,613 on an area of 136 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Building approvals
Household income
Unemployment rate
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Population
Health
Rent price development
YoY $ · +5.76 % · ⌀ 1,046 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median home value
YoY $ · +7.81 % · 164,200 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · +0.88 % · 43.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · +1.15 % · 12.6 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Building approvals for new apartments
YoY per 1,000 inhabitants · +9.57 % · 0.7 per 1,000 inhabitants
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Median household income
YoY $ · +4.14 % · 50,041 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Unemployment rate
YoY % · +4.26 % · 4.9 %
Source: BLS
Poverty rate
YoY % · -5.15 % · 26.0 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY +1.58 % · 147,792
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +2.79 % · 31.2 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -0.04 % · 19.9 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +17.95 % · 11.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · 0.00 % · 34.3 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Population trend of Buffalo
YoY -0.26 % · 274,613
Adult health (2023)
| Indicator | Share |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4 % |
| Diabetes | 13.4 % |
| High blood pressure | 34.7 % |
| Smoking | 16.5 % |
| Depression | 20.7 % |
| Asthma | 12.7 % |
| Physically inactive | 32.1 % |
| No health insurance (18–64 years) | 9.4 % |
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PLACES
Map of Buffalo
The map shows the position of Buffalo based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Buffalo
The table shows the recorded districts of Buffalo and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
| District | ZIP |
|---|---|
| Allentown | 14201 |
| Black Rock | 14207 |
| Broadway-Fillmore | 14211 |
| Buffalo Theater District | 14203 |
| Canalside | 14202 |
| Canal Street | 14203 |
| Central Park | 14214 |
| Cobblestone District | 14203 |
| Cold Springs | 14208 |
| Delaware | 14216 |
| Downtown | 14202 |
| East Lovejoy | 14206 |
| East Side | 14211 |
| Elmwood Village | 14201 |
| First Ward | 14204 |
| Five Points | 14213 |
| Fruit Belt | 14204 |
| Kaisertown | 14206 |
| Kensington | 14215 |
| Kensington Heights | 14215 |
| Larkinville | 14210 |
| Lower West Side | 14201 |
| North Buffalo | 14216 |
| North Park | 14216 |
| Parkside | 14214 |
| RiverBend | 14220 |
| Riverside | 14207 |
| Schiller Park | 14211 |
| Seneca Babcock | 14206 |
| Soldiers Place | 14209 |
| South Buffalo | 14220 |
| Theatre District | 14202 |
| University Heights | 14214 |
| University Park Historic District | 14214 |
| Upper West Side | 14213 |
| West Side | 14213 |
| West Village | 14201 |
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Buffalo and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sloan | 6 km |
| Kenmore | 8 km |
| Cheektowaga | 9 km |
| Eggertsville | 9 km |
| Lackawanna | 9 km |
| Cheektowaga | 10 km |
| Tonawanda | 10 km |
| Tonawanda Town | 10 km |
| Blasdell | 11 km |
| West Seneca | 11 km |
| West Seneca | 11 km |
| Williamsville | 12 km |
Localities in Erie County
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Buffalo and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.

