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South Buffalo | |
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Neighborhood | |
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| Coordinates: 42°50′49″N 78°49′26″W / 42.847°N 78.824°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 42,717 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP Code | 14210, 14220 |
| Area code | 716 |
South Buffalo is a neighborhood that makes up the southern third of the City of Buffalo, New York. Traditionally known for its large Irish-American community, this community also has a strong presence of various other nationalities. The once-heavily industrialized district was home to many steel mills, automotive parts manufacturers, petroleum refineries, foundries, and machine shops. However, due to increasing deindustrialization and rising unemployment, the area has experienced growing problems with poverty and population decline.
South Buffalo, as officially designated by the Buffalo City Council, is bordered by the town of West Seneca on the east, the City of Lackawanna on the south, Lake Erie on its western edge, and the Buffalo River on its northern border. New York State Route 16 (Seneca Street), Abbott Road, and South Park Avenue are the major streets serving South Buffalo.