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ZIP 14211

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 24,663·Erie County·333rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,236/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
-$729
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ZIP 14211 · $1,236
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,300/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
$14,832/yr
At $1,236/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14211 (Buffalo, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,663
Median income
$36,300
Median age
33.8
Renters
54.8%
Age distribution
31.7%
19.8%
24.7%
13.9%
Under 1831.7%
18–3419.8%
35–5424.7%
55–649.9%
65+13.9%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
22.7%
White9.7%
Black57.6%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian22.7%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
15.9%
37%
29.2%
17.9%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma37%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+17.9%
Housing tenure
45.2%
54.8%
Owner45.2%
Renter54.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14211 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,003 → $36,300
up 21.0%
Population
23,458 → 24,663
up 5.1%
Renter share
58% → 54.8%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 17.9%
+3.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $30,003 in 2021 to $36,300 more recently. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 23,458 residents to roughly 24,663. Renters now make up 54.8% of households, compared with 58% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.9% of adults here, versus 14.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14211 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,236/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($36,300/yr), ZIP 14211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14211 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,236. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14211's median rent of $1,236/mo is $729 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14211 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14211 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #333 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,236/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,236/mo in ZIP 14211. The local median household income is $36,300/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14211?

Rent in ZIP 14211 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 14211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14211 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,236/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($36,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14211 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 14211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.8% of ZIP 14211 households are renters, while 45.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14211 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14211 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,236/mo, it's $194 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,236/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 14211's median household income ($36,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14211 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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