ZIP Code 14209

In ZIP code 14209, on Buffalo's east side, homes carry a median value of $429,400 while households bring in $50,046 a year — a gap that shapes nearly every buying decision here. The county's 1.98% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $8,500 annually on a median-priced home, far outpacing what most local incomes can absorb. Per-capita income sits at $46,826, and an 8.75% combined sales tax adds further strain. High valuations paired with moderate earnings make ownership a stretch, whether you're already here or hoping to buy in.