ZIP Code 14215

ZIP code 14215, on Buffalo's eastern side, sits squarely in working-class territory. A median household income of $44,955 and per-capita income of $24,751 fall well below national averages, while the median home value of $111,600 reflects a housing stock that stays within reach of local wages. That lower valuation doesn't translate into lower taxes, though: the county-level effective property tax rate of 1.98% is steep, meaning owners still hand over a meaningful share of a home's worth each year. Add an 8.75% combined sales tax on purchases, and the overall tax load takes a noticeable bite out of already tight household budgets.