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ZIP 14224

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 41,219·Erie County·282nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,527/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+22.4%
vs US Median
-$438
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 14224 · $1,527
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,480/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$18,324/yr
At $1,527/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +22.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14224 (Buffalo, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,219
Median income
$80,052
Median age
43.8
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
18.4%
20.5%
24.4%
15.3%
21.3%
Under 1818.4%
18–3420.5%
35–5424.4%
55–6415.3%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
92.5%
White92.5%
Black2.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian0.8%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
27.7%
31.8%
35%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+35%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14224 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,537 → $80,052
up 11.9%
Population
40,968 → 41,219
up 0.6%
Renter share
22.3% → 23.8%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 35%
+3.2 pts
Median age
46.3 → 43.8
-2.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 14224 in Buffalo, NY now reports about $80,052, up from $71,537 in 2021. About 23.8% of households rent today, against 22.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.8% to 35%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 14224 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,527/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($80,052/yr), ZIP 14224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14224?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14224 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,527. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14224's median rent of $1,527/mo is $438 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14224 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14224 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #282 out of 341 ZIPs at $1,527/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14224?

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 $1,527/mo in ZIP 14224. The local median household income is $80,052/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14224?

Rent in ZIP 14224 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 14224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14224 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,527/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($80,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14224 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of ZIP 14224 households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14224 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14224 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,527/mo, it's $97 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14224 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,527/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 14224's median household income ($80,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14224 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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