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ZIP 14086

Pop. 35,635·Erie County·274th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,582/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$383
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14086 · $1,582
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,290/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,984/yr
At $1,582/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 (+0.0% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14086 (Lancaster, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,635
Median income
$99,499
Median age
46.4
Renters
16.5%
Age distribution
19.9%
15.8%
25.3%
17.8%
21.3%
Under 1819.9%
18–3415.8%
35–5425.3%
55–6417.8%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
94.2%
White94.2%
Black1.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
22.3%
31.1%
41.3%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
83.5%
16.5%
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14086 in Lancaster, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$88,615 → $99,499
up 12.3%
Population
34,961 → 35,635
up 1.9%
Renter share
16.8% → 16.5%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 41.3%
+2.8 pts
Median age
45.8 → 46.4
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,615 in 2021 to $99,499 more recently. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 34,961 residents to roughly 35,635. College-educated residents now make up 41.3% of adults here, versus 38.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 14086 covers Lancaster, NY. The median rent here is $1,582/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($99,499/yr), ZIP 14086 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14086?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14086 (Lancaster, NY) is $1,582. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14086 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14086's median rent of $1,582/mo is $383 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14086 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14086 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #274 out of 341 ZIPs at $1,582/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14086?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,582/mo in ZIP 14086. The local median household income is $99,499/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14086?

Rent in ZIP 14086 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 14086 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14086 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,582/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($99,499/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14086 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14086 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.5% of ZIP 14086 households are renters, while 83.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14086 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14086 compare to the rest of Lancaster?

ZIP 14086 sits right at the Lancaster citywide median of $1,582/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14086 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14086 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,582/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 14086's median household income ($99,499/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14086 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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