ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14043

Part of Depew, NY

Pop. 25,098·Erie County·255th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$1,696/mo

Year-over-Year

+13.1%

Month-over-Month

+2.4%

vs US Median

-$236

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ZIP 14043 · $1,696

More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,140

1 BR

$1,170

2 BR

$1,380

3 BR

$1,690

4 BR+

$1,920

Research median

$1,380/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 14043 changed +13.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,112) is $1,853 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,690); a 4-bedroom is $1,920.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 14227, 2 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,254/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14043. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,352/yr

At $1,696/mo median

Location

CityDepew

StateNY

CountyErie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 13.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+13.1% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14043 (Depew, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,098

Median income

$74,112

Median age

43.6

Renters

27.9%

Age distribution

17.8%

22.3%

22.8%

14.3%

22.7%

Under 1817.8%

18–3422.3%

35–5422.8%

55–6414.3%

65+22.7%

Gender

48%

52%

Male48%

Female52%

Race & ethnicity

90.9%

White90.9%

Black2.1%

Hispanic4%

Asian1.2%

Other1.9%

Education (25+)

32.4%

30.7%

29.8%

No HS diploma7.1%

HS diploma32.4%

Some college30.7%

Bachelor's+29.8%

Housing tenure

72.1%

27.9%

Owner72.1%

Renter27.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14043 in Depew, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$65,289 → $74,112

up 13.5%

Population

25,644 → 25,098

down 2.1%

Renter share

30.2% → 27.9%

-2.3 pts

Bachelor's+

24.8% → 29.8%

+5.0 pts

Median age

42.9 → 43.6

+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $74,112 today, compared with $65,289 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 14043 in Depew, NY losing about 546 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 30.2% to 27.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.8% to 29.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14043 covers Depew, NY. The median rent here is $1,696/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($74,112/yr), ZIP 14043 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,696/mo in ZIP 14043. The local median household income is $74,112/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14043?

Rent in ZIP 14043 has risen 13.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 14043 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14043 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #255 of 334 at $1,696/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14043 changed +13.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.