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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14051

Erie County · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Typical home value

$526,864[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.5%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+85.5%
vs metro
+93.9%
vs state
+65.4%
ZIP 14051 location in NY
Location of ZIP 14051 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 14051 is worth $526,864 — 93.9% above the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,137 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,137[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,440[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Erie County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
19,739[3]
Median household income
$135,663[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Erie County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,722[5]
Moved in
11,871
Moved out
14,593

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
2
High
1
  • WILLIAMSVILLE EAST HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    973 students

  • TRANSIT MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    899 students

  • CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    646 students

  • DODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    600 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$25,642

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,664
Loan principal$421,491
Down payment$105,373
Total interest paid$537,588

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.82
Monthly cost to own$3,889
Monthly rent$2,137

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
97th percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
65th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14051?
The typical home in 14051 is worth $526,864, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14051?
Home values in 14051 are up 7.5% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14051?
A typical home in 14051 rents for about $2,137 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 14051?
The effective property tax rate in 14051 is 1.8% — roughly $9,440 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14051?
ZIP code 14051 has a population of 19,739 and a median household income of $135,663.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Buffalo, NY

    Typical home
    $528,464
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Clarence CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $506,684
    Gross yield
  • Buffalo, NY

    Typical home
    $562,736
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Clarence Center CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $583,934
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $454,421
    Gross yield
  • Billington Heights CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $434,590
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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