How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14208?

The typical home in 14208 is worth $141,390, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 14208?

Home values in 14208 are down 6.2% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 14208?

A typical home in 14208 rents for about $1,360 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.5%.

What is the property tax rate in 14208?

The effective property tax rate in 14208 is 0.9% — roughly $1,214 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 14208 has a population of 12,572 and a median household income of $48,476.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14208

Erie County · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Typical home value

$141,390^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -6.2%
5-year / yr: +3.6%
10-year / yr: +9.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -50.2%
vs metro: -48.0%
vs state: -55.6%

Price history

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

The typical home in 14208 is worth $141,390 — 48.0% below the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY median. Over the past year, values have fallen 6.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,360 a month — a 11.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,360^[2]
Gross yield: 11.5%^[2]
Cap rate: 6.9%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.9%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $1,214^[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: 12,572^[3]
Median household income: $48,476^[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: 3
Middle: 0
High: 1

STANLEY MAKOWSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
553 students
COMMUNITY SCHOOL #53
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
459 students
PS 74 HAMLIN PARK - CLAUDE AND OUIDA CLAPP ACADEMY
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
404 students
LEONARDO DA VINCI HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 9–12 · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
361 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 yield11.5%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.9%

Annual rent$16,320

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$715

Loan principal$113,112

Down payment$28,278

Total interest paid$144,268

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 ratio0.69

Monthly cost to own$934

Monthly rent$1,360

Owning 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: 4th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 92nd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 3rd percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14208?: The typical home in 14208 is worth $141,390, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14208?: Home values in 14208 are down 6.2% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14208?: A typical home in 14208 rents for about $1,360 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 14208?: The effective property tax rate in 14208 is 0.9% — roughly $1,214 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14208?: ZIP code 14208 has a population of 12,572 and a median household income of $48,476.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

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$146,312
Gross yield
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Gross yield
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14301
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Typical home
$111,895
Gross yield
10.7%

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