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ZIP 14220

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 24,428·Erie County·321st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,303/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$662
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14220 · $1,303
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,260/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
$15,636/yr
At $1,303/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14220 (Buffalo, NY) is majority owner-occupied, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,428
Median income
$70,963
Median age
40.9
Renters
29.3%
Age distribution
21.8%
20.8%
26.7%
14%
16.7%
Under 1821.8%
18–3420.8%
35–5426.7%
55–6414%
65+16.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
79.5%
12.7%
White79.5%
Black6.5%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
30.6%
33.7%
29%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+29%
Housing tenure
70.7%
29.3%
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14220 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,643 → $70,963
up 13.3%
Population
24,667 → 24,428
down 1.0%
Renter share
33.3% → 29.3%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 29%
+4.0 pts
Median age
39.7 → 40.9
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $70,963 today, compared with $62,643 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 24,667 residents to roughly 24,428. Renters now make up 29.3% of households, compared with 33.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29% of adults here, versus 25% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14220 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,303/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($70,963/yr), ZIP 14220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14220 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,303. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14220's median rent of $1,303/mo is $662 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14220 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14220 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #321 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,303/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,303/mo in ZIP 14220. The local median household income is $70,963/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14220?

Rent in ZIP 14220 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14220 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,303/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($70,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14220 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.3% of ZIP 14220 households are renters, while 70.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14220 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14220 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,303/mo, it's $127 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,303/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 14220's median household income ($70,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14220 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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