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ZIP 14228

Part of Buffalo, NY
Pop. 25,350·Erie County·265th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,651/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$314
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14228 · $1,651
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,700/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
$19,812/yr
At $1,651/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyErie County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14228 (Buffalo, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,350
Median income
$74,871
Median age
33.5
Renters
46.9%
Age distribution
19%
32.5%
21.6%
16.8%
Under 1819%
18–3432.5%
35–5421.6%
55–6410.1%
65+16.8%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
74.8%
13.1%
White74.8%
Black6.1%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian13.1%
Education (25+)
17.8%
26.3%
48.5%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma17.8%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+48.5%
Housing tenure
53.1%
46.9%
Owner53.1%
Renter46.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14228 in Buffalo, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$63,670 → $74,871
up 17.6%
Population
24,435 → 25,350
up 3.7%
Renter share
44.1% → 46.9%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
51.6% → 48.5%
-3.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $74,871 today, compared with $63,670 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 14228 in Buffalo, NY adding about 915 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 44.1% to 46.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.6% to 48.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14228 covers Buffalo, NY. The median rent here is $1,651/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($74,871/yr), ZIP 14228 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 14228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14228 (Buffalo, NY) is $1,651. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14228's median rent of $1,651/mo is $314 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14228 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #265 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,651/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,651/mo in ZIP 14228. The local median household income is $74,871/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14228?

Rent in ZIP 14228 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 14228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14228 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,651/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($74,871/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.9% of ZIP 14228 households are renters, while 53.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14228 compare to the rest of Buffalo?

ZIP 14228 is pricier than Buffalo as a whole. At $1,651/mo, it's $221 above the Buffalo citywide median of $1,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,651/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 14228's median household income ($74,871/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14228 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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