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ZIP 14202

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 3,862·Erie County·234th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,995/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.0%
vs US Median
+$30
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14202 · $1,995
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,370/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
$23,940/yr
At $1,995/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14202 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 48.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,862
Median income
$56,528
Median age
38.1
Renters
78.1%
Age distribution
33.1%
28.8%
12.1%
14.7%
Under 1811.3%
18–3433.1%
35–5428.8%
55–6412.1%
65+14.7%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
45.8%
29.1%
25.8%
White45.8%
Black29.1%
Hispanic25.8%
Asian4.2%
Education (25+)
24.3%
19.1%
48.3%
No HS diploma8.3%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+48.3%
Housing tenure
21.9%
78.1%
Owner21.9%
Renter78.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14202 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,526 → $56,528
up 11.9%
Population
3,909 → 3,862
down 1.2%
Renter share
74.8% → 78.1%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
41.9% → 48.3%
+6.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,526 in 2021 to $56,528 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 3,909 to 3,862 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 78.1% of households rent today, against 74.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41.9% to 48.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14202 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,995/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($56,528/yr), ZIP 14202 ranks as moderate 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 14202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14202 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,995. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14202's median rent of $1,995/mo is $30 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14202 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #234 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,995/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,995/mo in ZIP 14202. The local median household income is $56,528/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14202?

Rent in ZIP 14202 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 14202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14202 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,995/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($56,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14202 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 14202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.1% of ZIP 14202 households are renters, while 21.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14202 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14202 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,995/mo, it's $565 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,995/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 14202's median household income ($56,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14202 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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