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ZIP 14225

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 33,620·Erie County·287th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,497/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$468
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ZIP 14225 · $1,497
More affordable than 74% 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
$17,964/yr
At $1,497/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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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, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14225 (Buffalo, NY) is majority owner-occupied, 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,620
Median income
$67,237
Median age
38.8
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
23.6%
24.4%
13.6%
18.6%
Under 1819.9%
18–3423.6%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.6%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
70.6%
13.8%
White70.6%
Black13.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian5.1%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
32.7%
29.7%
29.5%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+29.5%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14225 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,632 → $67,237
up 18.7%
Population
34,471 → 33,620
down 2.5%
Renter share
29.9% → 27.1%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 29.5%
+2.5 pts
Median age
38.2 → 38.8
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $56,632 to $67,237 across the same window, up 18.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 14225 in Buffalo, NY losing about 851 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 29.9% to 27.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27% to 29.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14225 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,497/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 27% of local median household income ($67,237/yr), ZIP 14225 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 14225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14225 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,497. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14225's median rent of $1,497/mo is $468 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14225 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14225 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #287 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,497/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,497/mo in ZIP 14225. The local median household income is $67,237/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14225?

Rent in ZIP 14225 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 14225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14225 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,497/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($67,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14225 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 14225 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14225 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14225 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14225 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,497/mo, it's $67 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,497/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 14225's median household income ($67,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14225 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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