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ZIP 14227

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 20,621·Erie County·340th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,187/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$778
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14227 · $1,187
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$932
1 BR
$963
2 BR
$1,135
3 BR
$1,384
4 BR+
$1,579
Research median
$1,135/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
$14,244/yr
At $1,187/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14227 (Buffalo, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,621
Median income
$68,928
Median age
48.4
Renters
33.1%
Age distribution
13.9%
21.4%
25.5%
12.3%
26.9%
Under 1813.9%
18–3421.4%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.3%
65+26.9%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black8.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian4.9%
Education (25+)
33.5%
33.3%
28.5%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
66.9%
33.1%
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14227 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,510 → $68,928
up 12.1%
Population
20,990 → 20,621
down 1.8%
Renter share
33.9% → 33.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 28.5%
+6.6 pts
Median age
49.4 → 48.4
-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 14227 in Buffalo, NY now reports about $68,928, up from $61,510 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 14227 in Buffalo, NY losing about 369 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.9% to 28.5% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 14227

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14227 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,187/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $963/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,135/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($68,928/yr), ZIP 14227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14227 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,187. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14227's median rent of $1,187/mo is $778 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14227 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14227 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #340 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,187/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,187/mo in ZIP 14227. The local median household income is $68,928/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14227?

Rent in ZIP 14227 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14227 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,187/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($68,928/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.1% of ZIP 14227 households are renters, while 66.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14227 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14227 is more affordable than Buffalo overall. At $1,187/mo, it's $243 below the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,187/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 14227's median household income ($68,928/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14227 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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