ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14226

Part of Buffalo, NY

Pop. 29,159·Erie County·248th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$1,775/mo

Year-over-Year

+16.3%

Month-over-Month

+4.3%

vs US Median

-$157

Reported rents

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ZIP 14226 · $1,775

More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 14226 changed +16.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,325) is $2,108 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,090).

Rank in Buffalo

17th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Buffalo.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 14215, 3 miles away, rents for 23% less ($1,359/mo), about $5,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14226. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,300/yr

At $1,775/mo median

Location

CityBuffalo

StateNY

CountyErie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 16.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+16.3% YoY, +4.3% 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

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14226 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,775/mo as of October 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 increased 16.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,775/mo in ZIP 14226. The local median household income is $84,325/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14226?

Rent in ZIP 14226 has risen 16.3% over the past year.

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

ZIP 14226 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #248 of 334 at $1,775/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14226 changed +16.3%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.