How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14072?

The typical home in 14072 is worth $385,440, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 14072?

Home values in 14072 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 14072?

A typical home in 14072 rents for about $1,974 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.

What is the property tax rate in 14072?

The effective property tax rate in 14072 is 1.8% — roughly $6,787 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 14072 has a population of 21,488 and a median household income of $115,991.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14072

Erie County · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Typical home value

$385,440^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +4.2%
5-year / yr: +6.2%
10-year / yr: +6.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +35.7%
vs metro: +41.9%
vs state: +21.0%

Price history

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

The typical home in 14072 is worth $385,440 — 41.9% above the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,974 a month — a 6.1% 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: $1,974^[2]
Gross yield: 6.1%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.7%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 1.8%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $6,787^[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: 21,488^[3]
Median household income: $115,991^[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: 5
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
High: 1

GRAND ISLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 9–12 · GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
883 students
VERONICA E CONNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 6–8 · GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
637 students
HUTH ROAD SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
439 students
CHARLOTTE SIDWAY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
437 students
KAEGEBEIN SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades 2–5 · GRAND ISLAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
405 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield6.1%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%

Annual rent$23,692

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,949

Loan principal$308,352

Down payment$77,088

Total interest paid$393,286

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.44

Monthly cost to own$2,836

Monthly rent$1,974

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: 49th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 42nd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 63rd percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14072?: The typical home in 14072 is worth $385,440, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14072?: Home values in 14072 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14072?: A typical home in 14072 rents for about $1,974 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 14072?: The effective property tax rate in 14072 is 1.8% — roughly $6,787 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14072?: ZIP code 14072 has a population of 21,488 and a median household income of $115,991.

#Comparable ZIPs

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Gross yield
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