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Niagara Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14301

Niagara County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,817
2,960/sq mi
$34,549
Median income
$83,900
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Niagara Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,960
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, home to 12,817 residents across 4.3 square miles, a density of 2,960 people per square mile, in the Toronto time zone.

ZIP 14301 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,549 (63% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $27,028. The poverty rate stands at 36.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. The typical home here is valued at $83,900 (78% below the state average); renters pay a median of $748 monthly, and 45.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Niagara County, letting you compare 14301 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 14301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Niagara Falls, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14301.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14301, Niagara Falls, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,817

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

2,960

People / sq mi

Toronto

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14301?

49.3

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 26.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$34,549

Median Household Income

-63% vs state

$27,028

Per Capita Income

36.0%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 14301 ranks nationally

Niagara Falls, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$34,549 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,263

Total Housing Units

5,918

Occupied Units

1,345

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.9%
Renter 54.1%

$83,900

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$748

Median Rent

1943

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14301 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +39.2% 185
2021 +11.4% 207
2022 +23.3% 255
2023 -7.4% 236
2024 -9.6% 213

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 241 business establishments in ZIP 14301, employing approximately 2,088 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,367,000.

241

Businesses

2,088

Employees

$75.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 48 19.9%
Retail trade 40 16.6%
Accommodation and food services 40 16.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 22 9.1%
Construction 14 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 5.4%
Finance and insurance 8 3.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14301 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14301 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14302 Niagara Falls, NY 107 0.5 mi
14303 Niagara Falls, NY 5,981 0.8 mi
14305 Niagara Falls, NY 16,898 1.9 mi
14109 Niagara University, NY 1,117 2.9 mi
14304 Niagara Falls, NY 30,389 4.5 mi
14092 Lewiston, NY 11,086 5.9 mi
14072 Grand Island, NY 20,374 6.6 mi
14174 Youngstown, NY 5,794 10.2 mi
14131 Ransomville, NY 5,283 12.0 mi
14207 Buffalo, NY 23,552 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Niagara County

14094 standard
Lockport, NY
Pop: 50,666
14120 standard
North Tonawanda, NY
Pop: 45,100
14304 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 30,389
14305 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 16,898
14092 standard
Lewiston, NY
Pop: 11,086
14132 standard
Sanborn, NY
Pop: 6,218

Related Areas

Niagara County Niagara Falls, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14301 in? ▼
ZIP code 14301 (Niagara Falls) is located in Niagara County, New York. Niagara County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/niagara-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14301? ▼
ZIP code 14301 in Niagara Falls, NY has a population of 12,817 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14301 is $34,549, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14301 is $83,900, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14301 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14301? ▼
ZIP code 14301 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 2,088 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14301 are: Health care and social assistance (48), Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14301 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14301? ▼
In ZIP code 14301, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14301? ▼
In ZIP code 14301, approximately 45.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14301 is 36.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.