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ZIP 14212

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 13,299·Erie County·327th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,250/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.9%
vs US Median
-$715
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ZIP 14212 · $1,250
More affordable than 89% 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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,000/yr
At $1,250/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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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, +5.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14212 (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, 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,299
Median income
$44,020
Median age
35.6
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
29.8%
19.4%
26.7%
13.3%
Under 1829.8%
18–3419.4%
35–5426.7%
55–6413.3%
65+10.8%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
27.6%
26.1%
White33.4%
Black27.6%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian26.1%
Other7%
Education (25+)
23.4%
32.2%
31.2%
13.3%
No HS diploma23.4%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+13.3%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14212 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,376 → $44,020
up 40.3%
Population
12,127 → 13,299
up 9.7%
Renter share
50.4% → 47.2%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
12.1% → 13.3%
+1.2 pts
Median age
36.9 → 35.6
-1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $44,020 today, compared with $31,376 five years earlier. The population has grown by 9.7% since 2021, moving from about 12,127 residents to roughly 13,299. Renters now make up 47.2% of households, compared with 50.4% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 14212

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 14212 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,250/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($44,020/yr), ZIP 14212 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 14212?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14212 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,250. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14212's median rent of $1,250/mo is $715 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14212 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14212 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #327 out of 341 ZIPs at $1,250/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,250/mo in ZIP 14212. The local median household income is $44,020/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14212?

Rent in ZIP 14212 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 14212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14212 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,250/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($44,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14212 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 14212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 14212 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14212 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14212 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14212 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,250/mo, it's $180 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14212 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,250/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 14212's median household income ($44,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14212 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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