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ZIP 14217

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 22,471·Erie County·308th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,368/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$597
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ZIP 14217 · $1,368
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,310/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
$16,416/yr
At $1,368/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14217 (Buffalo, NY) is majority owner-occupied, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,471
Median income
$73,800
Median age
41.2
Renters
34%
Age distribution
17.5%
23%
27.4%
13.5%
18.6%
Under 1817.5%
18–3423%
35–5427.4%
55–6413.5%
65+18.6%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Black5.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian1.2%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
20%
32.1%
42.7%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma20%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14217 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,885 → $73,800
up 19.3%
Population
22,839 → 22,471
down 1.6%
Renter share
32.8% → 34%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
41.3% → 42.7%
+1.4 pts
Median age
43.9 → 41.2
-2.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $61,885 to $73,800 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 22,839 to 22,471 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14217 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,368/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($73,800/yr), ZIP 14217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14217 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,368. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14217's median rent of $1,368/mo is $597 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14217 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #308 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,368/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,368/mo in ZIP 14217. The local median household income is $73,800/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14217?

Rent in ZIP 14217 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14217 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,368/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($73,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14217 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of ZIP 14217 households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14217 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14217 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14217 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,368/mo, it's $62 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,368/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 14217's median household income ($73,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14217 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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