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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14127

Erie County · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Typical home value

$423,908[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.6%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+49.2%
vs metro
+56.0%
vs state
+33.1%
ZIP 14127 location in NY
Location of ZIP 14127 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 14127 is worth $423,908 — 56.0% above the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,780 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,780[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
2.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$8,671[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
31,543[3]
Median household income
$109,386[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
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • ORCHARD PARK HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,389 students

  • ORCHARD PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,056 students

  • ELLICOTT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    717 students

  • WINDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    615 students

  • EGGERT ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · ORCHARD PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    609 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 yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$21,360

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$2,144
Loan principal$339,126
Down payment$84,782
Total interest paid$432,537

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 ratio1.81
Monthly cost to own$3,221
Monthly rent$1,780

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
68th percentile[1]
Rental yield
17th percentile[2]
Property tax
88th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14127?
The typical home in 14127 is worth $423,908, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14127?
Home values in 14127 are up 5.6% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14127?
A typical home in 14127 rents for about $1,780 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 14127?
The effective property tax rate in 14127 is 2.0% — roughly $8,671 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14127?
ZIP code 14127 has a population of 31,543 and a median household income of $109,386.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Elma Center CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $419,699
    Gross yield
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    Typical home
    $416,034
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Billington Heights CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $434,590
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • NY

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    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $388,500
    Gross yield
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    Typical home
    $385,440
    Gross yield
    6.1%

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