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ZIP 14051

Pop. 19,739·Erie County·225th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,108/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$143
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ZIP 14051 · $2,108
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,010
3 BR
$2,450
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$2,010/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,296/yr
At $2,108/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14051 (East Amherst, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,739
Median income
$135,663
Median age
44.8
Renters
18.5%
Age distribution
22.8%
13.9%
26.1%
16.1%
21.2%
Under 1822.8%
18–3413.9%
35–5426.1%
55–6416.1%
65+21.2%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black2.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian8.9%
Other2%
Education (25+)
12.9%
18.1%
65.6%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma12.9%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+65.6%
Housing tenure
81.5%
18.5%
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14051 in East Amherst, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,065 → $135,663
up 25.5%
Population
19,498 → 19,739
up 1.2%
Renter share
18% → 18.5%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
62.5% → 65.6%
+3.1 pts
Median age
45.7 → 44.8
-0.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $108,065 to $135,663 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.5% shift. Census counts show ZIP 14051 in East Amherst, NY adding about 241 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 62.5% to 65.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14051 covers East Amherst, NY. The median rent here is $2,108/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,010/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($135,663/yr), ZIP 14051 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14051?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14051 (East Amherst, NY) is $2,108. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14051 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14051's median rent of $2,108/mo is $143 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14051 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14051 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #225 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,108/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14051?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,108/mo in ZIP 14051. The local median household income is $135,663/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14051?

Rent in ZIP 14051 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14051 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14051 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,108/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($135,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14051 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14051 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.5% of ZIP 14051 households are renters, while 81.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14051 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14051 compare to the rest of East Amherst?

ZIP 14051 sits right at the East Amherst citywide median of $2,108/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14051 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14051 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,108/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 14051's median household income ($135,663/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14051 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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