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ZIP 14226

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 29,159·Erie County·256th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,744/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$221
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ZIP 14226 · $1,744
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,500/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
$20,928/yr
At $1,744/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 (-3.1% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14226 (Buffalo, NY) is majority owner-occupied, 58.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,159
Median income
$84,325
Median age
37
Renters
29%
Age distribution
21%
26%
23.1%
18.3%
Under 1821%
18–3426%
35–5423.1%
55–6411.5%
65+18.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
75.3%
White75.3%
Black8.4%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian9.1%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
12.8%
23.2%
58.5%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma12.8%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+58.5%
Housing tenure
71%
29%
Owner71%
Renter29%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14226 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,690 → $84,325
up 11.4%
Population
29,818 → 29,159
down 2.2%
Renter share
25.4% → 29%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
57.3% → 58.5%
+1.2 pts
Median age
38.1 → 37
-1.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $75,690 to $84,325 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.4% shift. Census counts show ZIP 14226 in Buffalo, NY losing about 659 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.4% to 29%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14226 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,744/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($84,325/yr), ZIP 14226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14226 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,744. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14226's median rent of $1,744/mo is $221 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14226 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14226 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #256 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,744/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,744/mo in ZIP 14226. The local median household income is $84,325/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14226?

Rent in ZIP 14226 has decreased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 14226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14226 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,744/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($84,325/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 14226 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14226 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14226 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,744/mo, it's $314 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,744/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 14226's median household income ($84,325/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14226 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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