14214

14214 is a ZIP code in the United States, assigned by the United States Postal Service to a portion of western New York. It is part of Erie County and the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area.

The 14214 designation covers a mixed urban and residential district, with a range of housing types, small businesses, and institutions. USPS delivery routes serve the area through local post offices and carriers; exact municipal boundaries are defined by postal routing rather than a strict city boundary.

Demographic and economic data for the 14214 ZIP Code Tabulation Area are used for planning and statistical purposes. The U.S. Census Bureau provides ZCTA-based data, but ZIP code boundaries do not always align with the boundaries of municipalities or neighborhoods.

History: ZIP codes were introduced in 1963 as a postal convenience, with successive amendments and boundary changes as population and mail flows evolved. The 14214 ZIP code has been associated with its current area since at least the late 20th century, though boundaries can be adjusted by USPS for routing or postal service reasons.

This article focuses on its use as a ZIP code and does not cover other uses of the number 14214.