ZIP Code 14228 — Buffalo, NY
14228 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Buffalo, New York, in Erie County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 14228 at a glance
| ZIP code | 14228 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Buffalo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Erie FIPS 36029 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 25,350 |
| Coordinates | 43.042140, -78.779800 |
How ZIP+4 works in 14228
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 14228. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 14228 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Buffalo
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 14228.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14068 | Getzville, NY | 1.5 mi |
| 14261 | Buffalo, NY | 2.8 mi |
| 14260 | Buffalo, NY | 2.8 mi |
| 14120 | North Tonawanda, NY | 3.6 mi |
| 14051 | East Amherst, NY | 4.1 mi |
| 14226 | Buffalo, NY | 5 mi |
| 14221 | Buffalo, NY | 5.2 mi |
| 14223 | Buffalo, NY | 5.8 mi |
| 14150 | Tonawanda, NY | 5.8 mi |
| 14217 | Buffalo, NY | 6.9 mi |
| 14032 | Clarence Center, NY | 7.5 mi |
| 14215 | Buffalo, NY | 7.6 mi |
Questions about 14228
What is the ZIP+4 code for 14228?
14228 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 14228, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 14228?
14228 is assigned to Buffalo, New York, in Erie County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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