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ZIP 14204

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 7,932·Erie County·230th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,021/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$56
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ZIP 14204 · $2,021
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,140/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
$24,252/yr
At $2,021/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.3% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14204 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,932
Median income
$28,182
Median age
44.9
Renters
73.5%
Age distribution
21%
16.4%
23.4%
13.7%
25.6%
Under 1821%
18–3416.4%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.7%
65+25.6%
Gender
38.2%
61.8%
Male38.2%
Female61.8%
Race & ethnicity
24.1%
57.1%
16.9%
White24.1%
Black57.1%
Hispanic16.9%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
19.2%
29.4%
33.8%
17.5%
No HS diploma19.2%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college33.8%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
26.5%
73.5%
Owner26.5%
Renter73.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14204 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$24,518 → $28,182
up 14.9%
Population
8,043 → 7,932
down 1.4%
Renter share
69.5% → 73.5%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 17.5%
-0.7 pts
Median age
42.2 → 44.9
+2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $28,182 today, compared with $24,518 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 8,043 residents to roughly 7,932. Renters now make up 73.5% of households, compared with 69.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14204 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $2,021/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 86% of local median household income ($28,182/yr), ZIP 14204 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14204 (Buffalo, NY) is $2,021. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14204's median rent of $2,021/mo is $56 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14204 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #230 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,021/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,021/mo in ZIP 14204. The local median household income is $28,182/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14204?

Rent in ZIP 14204 has increased 22.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14204 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,021/mo, rent takes approximately 86% of the local median household income ($28,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14204 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 14204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 73.5% of ZIP 14204 households are renters, while 26.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14204 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14204 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $2,021/mo, it's $591 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
86%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,021/mo, rent takes ~86% of ZIP 14204's median household income ($28,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14204 86%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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