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ZIP 14221

Pop. 55,255·Erie County·223rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,167/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
+$202
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ZIP 14221 · $2,167
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,220
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,820/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,004/yr
At $2,167/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14221 (Williamsville, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,255
Median income
$101,615
Median age
47.3
Renters
25%
Age distribution
19%
16.7%
23.4%
13.5%
27.4%
Under 1819%
18–3416.7%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.5%
65+27.4%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black2.2%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian6.3%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
14.2%
24.9%
57.3%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma14.2%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+57.3%
Housing tenure
75%
25%
Owner75%
Renter25%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14221 in Williamsville, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,001 → $101,615
up 14.2%
Population
54,836 → 55,255
up 0.8%
Renter share
24.9% → 25%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
56.6% → 57.3%
+0.7 pts
Median age
46.6 → 47.3
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $89,001 to $101,615 across the same window, up 14.2% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14221 covers Williamsville, NY. The median rent here is $2,167/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($101,615/yr), ZIP 14221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14221 (Williamsville, NY) is $2,167. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14221's median rent of $2,167/mo is $202 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14221 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14221 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #223 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,167/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,167/mo in ZIP 14221. The local median household income is $101,615/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14221?

Rent in ZIP 14221 has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14221 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,167/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($101,615/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14221 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25% of ZIP 14221 households are renters, while 75% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14221 compare to the rest of Williamsville?

ZIP 14221 sits right at the Williamsville citywide median of $2,167/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,167/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 14221's median household income ($101,615/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14221 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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