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ZIP 14215

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 42,524·Erie County·334th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,233/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.7%
vs US Median
-$732
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ZIP 14215 · $1,233
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,210/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
$14,796/yr
At $1,233/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14215 (Buffalo, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,524
Median income
$44,955
Median age
31.8
Renters
50%
Age distribution
25.2%
31.2%
20.5%
12.9%
Under 1825.2%
18–3431.2%
35–5420.5%
55–6410.2%
65+12.9%
Gender
43.3%
56.7%
Male43.3%
Female56.7%
Race & ethnicity
16.3%
64.7%
White16.3%
Black64.7%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian11.3%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
13.1%
31%
35.8%
20.1%
No HS diploma13.1%
HS diploma31%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+20.1%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14215 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,974 → $44,955
up 18.4%
Population
42,600 → 42,524
down 0.2%
Renter share
54.3% → 50%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 20.1%
-1.3 pts

Median household income rose from $37,974 to $44,955 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.4% shift. Renters now make up 50% of households, compared with 54.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14215 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,233/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($44,955/yr), ZIP 14215 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14215 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,233. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14215's median rent of $1,233/mo is $732 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14215 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14215 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #334 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,233/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14215?

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 $1,233/mo in ZIP 14215. The local median household income is $44,955/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14215?

Rent in ZIP 14215 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14215 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,233/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($44,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14215 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 14215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50% of ZIP 14215 households are renters, while 50% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14215 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14215 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14215 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,233/mo, it's $197 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,233/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 14215's median household income ($44,955/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14215 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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