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ZIP 14201

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 12,369·Erie County·324th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,280/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$685
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14201 · $1,280
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,360/yr
At $1,280/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, -3.1% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14201 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,280/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($40,512/yr), ZIP 14201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14201 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,280. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14201's median rent of $1,280/mo is $685 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 14201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #324 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,280/mo.

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 $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,280/mo in ZIP 14201. The local median household income is $40,512/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14201?

Rent in ZIP 14201 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 14201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,280/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($40,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 14201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.4% of ZIP 14201 households are renters, while 23.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14201 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14201 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,280/mo, it's $150 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,280/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 14201's median household income ($40,512/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14201 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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