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ZIP 14214

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 21,314·Erie County·274th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,578/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$387
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ZIP 14214 · $1,578
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,440/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
$18,936/yr
At $1,578/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14214 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 47.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,314
Median income
$58,228
Median age
31.5
Renters
57.7%
Age distribution
16.2%
37.4%
21.8%
13.1%
Under 1816.2%
18–3437.4%
35–5421.8%
55–6411.5%
65+13.1%
Gender
52.8%
47.2%
Male52.8%
Female47.2%
Race & ethnicity
50.5%
29.4%
White50.5%
Black29.4%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian9.8%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
18.8%
26.4%
47.5%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+47.5%
Housing tenure
42.3%
57.7%
Owner42.3%
Renter57.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14214 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,144 → $58,228
up 11.7%
Population
21,505 → 21,314
down 0.9%
Renter share
53.5% → 57.7%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.9% → 47.5%
-0.4 pts

Household income in the area moved from $52,144 to $58,228 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Renters now make up 57.7% of households, compared with 53.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14214 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,578/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($58,228/yr), ZIP 14214 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14214 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,578. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14214's median rent of $1,578/mo is $387 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14214 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14214 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #274 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,578/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,578/mo in ZIP 14214. The local median household income is $58,228/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14214?

Rent in ZIP 14214 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14214 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,578/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($58,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14214 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 14214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.7% of ZIP 14214 households are renters, while 42.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14214 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14214 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14214 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,578/mo, it's $148 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,578/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 14214's median household income ($58,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14214 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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