Name: Zip Code 14223
Address: Tonawanda, NY

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 14223 offers a tranquil environment with abundant green spaces like Lincoln Park nearby, providing peaceful surroundings for outdoor activities. The neighborhood features mostly single detached homes and duplexes, predominantly built before the 1960s, offering two and three-bedroom options that blend charm with practicality. Residents benefit from convenient access to a variety of restaurants, about 10 cafes, and several supermarkets within reasonable distance. Multiple primary and secondary schools, both public and private, are located close to residences, ensuring educational options are near at hand. Cycling is convenient due to gentle terrain, and parking is readily available, supporting easy commuting and errands by various means.

Characteristics

Transportation

A majority of the homes for sale in this postal code are located in places that are moderately well-suited for pedestrians; meeting daily needs is easy without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses close by. This area is also moderately conducive to bicycling because cyclists do not face significant elevation changes. Driving is a good transportation option in this postal code. It is convenient to access a parking spot. On the other hand, the transit network in this area is not very practical. Thankfully, residents have access to about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most homes.

Services

It is convenient to access the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in this postal code. Likewise, there are a good number of choices for those who value nearby restaurants and cafes. Concerning education, it is a reasonably short trip to access primary as well as high schools from any location in Zip Code 14223. Residents are served by public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level.

Character

Zip Code 14223 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Although the atmosphere is not the most lively in this area with its approximately 20 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Zip Code 14223 is great for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor. Parks, like Kenney Park and Shoshone Park, are especially well-spread out and there are around 30 of them nearby for residents to explore, which makes it easy to reach them.

Car friendly6.8

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.6

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance