The 14203 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Buffalo, NY (Erie County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,733. The 14203 ZIP Code has a median age of 32.9 years, and 17.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $43,173, with an estimated 26% of the population living below the poverty line. Approximately 34.3% of residents in this New York region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $35,804.
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In ZIP Code 14203, 80.6% of the population graduated high school, while 34.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.6% in this Erie County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.0% |
| Associate's degree | 14.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 14203 are younger than average. The median age of 32.9 years in ZIP Code 14203 is approximately 13.65% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 37.2% of the population in 14203 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.2% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 14203 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 37.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 4.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 14203 is $43,173, while the region's mean household income is $55,410. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,804. The per capita income in ZIP Code 14203 of $35,804 is approximately 8.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 25.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately169.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 14203 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.4% of 14203 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 14203, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 15.5% of 14203 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 14203 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (45.0%), followed by White (40.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40.9% |
| Black or African American | 45.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 9.7% |
In ZIP Code 14203, 84.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Erie County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 84.1% |
| Spanish | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 2.1% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 14203, an estimated 50.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.9% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Erie County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 50.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 14203 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 14203 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 14203 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.42 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 7.28% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.93% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 14203 | 11.74¢/kWh | 5.99¢/kWh | 4.79¢/kWh |
| New York | 25.21¢/kWh | 20.08¢/kWh | 9.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 14203 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.48 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.51 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.85 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.09 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.86 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.67 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.76 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.92 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 14203, 64.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.4 minutes. Approximately 26.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 14203 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 14203 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.5% |
| Retail trade | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 15.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 11.5% |
| Public administration | 3.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 14203, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 14203 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Erie County region was problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 3 |
| Improper use of your report | 2 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a purchase or transfer | 1 |
| Struggling to pay mortgage | 1 |