14223

14223 is a United States ZIP code located in the western part of New York state within Erie County, and it falls within the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area. The area served by ZIP code 14223 encompasses a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors typical of suburban and urban-adjacent communities in the region. As with other ZIP codes, 14223 is defined by the United States Postal Service for mail delivery purposes and related geographic indexing.

ZIP codes in the 142xx range were introduced in 1963 as part of a nationwide system designed to improve mail sorting and routing. The boundaries of 14223, like many ZIP codes, are determined by postal routes and service areas and can be irregular. Over time, the precise boundaries may change due to changes in mail routes, annexations, or local planning decisions.

In addition to mail delivery, the 14223 designation is used in demographic data collection, geocoding, marketing, emergency services, and local planning. Government agencies, businesses, and researchers may reference the ZIP code when aggregating statistics or coordinating services for the surrounding community.

The ZIP code area typically features a combination of housing, small businesses, and access to local services, with connections to broader regional infrastructure such as road networks and public transit. While 14223 itself is primarily a postal and statistical designation, it also helps identify a distinct community area within the larger Western New York region.