ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14201

Part of Buffalo, NY

Pop. 12,369·Erie County·308th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$1,315/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$617

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 14201 · $1,315

More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,120

1 BR

$1,150

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,660

4 BR+

$1,890

Research median

$1,360/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 14201 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 14201 changed +3.2% 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 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($40,512) is $1,013 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,120).

Rank in Buffalo

6th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Buffalo.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 14206, 4 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,165/mo), about $1,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14201. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,780/yr

At $1,315/mo median

Location

CityBuffalo

StateNY

CountyErie County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14201 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,369

Median income

$40,512

Median age

34.3

Renters

76.4%

Age distribution

20.3%

30.9%

25%

12.4%

Under 1820.3%

18–3430.9%

35–5425%

55–6411.5%

65+12.4%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

46.1%

14.4%

35.1%

White46.1%

Black14.4%

Hispanic35.1%

Asian1.8%

Other2.5%

Education (25+)

17.3%

22.8%

20.7%

39.2%

No HS diploma17.3%

HS diploma22.8%

Some college20.7%

Bachelor's+39.2%

Housing tenure

23.6%

76.4%

Owner23.6%

Renter76.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 14201 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,038 → $1,315

up 26.7%

Income

$31,942 → $40,512

up 26.8%

Population

12,403 → 12,369

down 0.3%

Renter share

78% → 76.4%

-1.6 pts

Bachelor's+

35.7% → 39.2%

+3.5 pts

Median age

33.1 → 34.3

+1.2 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 14201 in Buffalo, NY has increased by $277 per month, settling near $1,315 after starting the period at $1,038. Census figures show median household income at $40,512 today, compared with $31,942 five years earlier. About 76.4% of households rent today, against 78% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.7% to 39.2%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14201 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,315/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($40,512/yr), ZIP 14201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,315/mo in ZIP 14201. The local median household income is $40,512/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14201?

Rent in ZIP 14201 has risen 3.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 14201 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14201 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #308 of 334 at $1,315/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14201 changed +3.2%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.