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ZIP 14209

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 8,313·Erie County·288th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,495/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$470
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ZIP 14209 · $1,495
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,340/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
$17,940/yr
At $1,495/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14209 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 47.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,313
Median income
$50,046
Median age
41.3
Renters
66.3%
Age distribution
37.5%
18.5%
26.5%
Under 188.7%
18–3437.5%
35–5418.5%
55–648.7%
65+26.5%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
53.4%
31.8%
White53.4%
Black31.8%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian4.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
14.1%
30.1%
47.3%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+47.3%
Housing tenure
33.7%
66.3%
Owner33.7%
Renter66.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14209 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,891 → $50,046
up 14.0%
Population
9,009 → 8,313
down 7.7%
Renter share
71.2% → 66.3%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
41.2% → 47.3%
+6.1 pts
Median age
32.8 → 41.3
+8.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $50,046 today, compared with $43,891 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 7.7% since 2021, moving from about 9,009 residents to roughly 8,313. Renters now make up 66.3% of households, compared with 71.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47.3% of adults here, versus 41.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14209 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,495/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($50,046/yr), ZIP 14209 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14209 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,495. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14209's median rent of $1,495/mo is $470 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14209 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14209 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #288 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,495/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,495/mo in ZIP 14209. The local median household income is $50,046/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14209?

Rent in ZIP 14209 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14209 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,495/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($50,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14209 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 14209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.3% of ZIP 14209 households are renters, while 33.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14209 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14209 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,495/mo, it's $65 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,495/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 14209's median household income ($50,046/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14209 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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