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ZIP 14222

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 15,311·Erie County·280th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,526/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$439
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ZIP 14222 · $1,526
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,520/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
$18,312/yr
At $1,526/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 (+5.3% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14222 (Buffalo, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 64.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,311
Median income
$81,652
Median age
33.2
Renters
60.1%
Age distribution
12.9%
40.6%
23.7%
12.1%
Under 1812.9%
18–3440.6%
35–5423.7%
55–6410.7%
65+12.1%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
77%
White77%
Black10%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian2.1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
21.2%
64.6%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+64.6%
Housing tenure
39.9%
60.1%
Owner39.9%
Renter60.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14222 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,175 → $1,526
up 29.9%
Income
$69,739 → $81,652
up 17.1%
Population
16,081 → 15,311
down 4.8%
Renter share
59.9% → 60.1%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
61.8% → 64.6%
+2.8 pts
Median age
31.7 → 33.2
+1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 14222 in Buffalo, NY has increased 29.9% since 2021, going from about $1,175 per month to roughly $1,526 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,739 in 2021 to $81,652 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,081 to 15,311 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 61.8% to 64.6%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 14222 in Buffalo, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14222 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,526/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($81,652/yr), ZIP 14222 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14222 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,526. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14222's median rent of $1,526/mo is $439 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14222 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14222 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #280 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,526/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,526/mo in ZIP 14222. The local median household income is $81,652/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14222?

Rent in ZIP 14222 has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14222 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,526/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($81,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14222 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.1% of ZIP 14222 households are renters, while 39.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14222 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14222 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14222 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,526/mo, it's $96 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,526/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 14222's median household income ($81,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14222 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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