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ZIP 14206

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 21,631·Erie County·343rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,106/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
-$859
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ZIP 14206 · $1,106
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,440
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,180/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
$13,272/yr
At $1,106/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14206 (Buffalo, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,631
Median income
$50,450
Median age
38.6
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
22.8%
21.9%
25%
15.4%
14.9%
Under 1822.8%
18–3421.9%
35–5425%
55–6415.4%
65+14.9%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
66.7%
13.9%
15%
White66.7%
Black13.9%
Hispanic15%
Asian3.8%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
12.9%
40.1%
30.7%
16.3%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma40.1%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14206 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,741 → $50,450
up 20.9%
Population
21,479 → 21,631
up 0.7%
Renter share
38% → 39.3%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 16.3%
-1.4 pts
Median age
40.3 → 38.6
-1.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $41,741 to $50,450 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.9% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14206 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,106/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($50,450/yr), ZIP 14206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14206 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,106. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14206's median rent of $1,106/mo is $859 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14206 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14206 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #343 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,106/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,106/mo in ZIP 14206. The local median household income is $50,450/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14206?

Rent in ZIP 14206 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14206 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,106/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($50,450/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 14206 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14206 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14206 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14206 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,106/mo, it's $324 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,106/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 14206's median household income ($50,450/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14206 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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