ZIP Code 14301
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Niagara Falls · Niagara County · New York
- Population
- 12,817
- Median income
- $34,549
- Median home value
- $83,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 4.3 sq mi
2,960/sq mi
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 70% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.3
Toronto
ZIP code 14301 in Niagara Falls, New York has a population of 12,817. The median household income is $34,549, which is 55% below the national average. Median home value is $83,900, 70% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.3 square miles in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. The area is home to 12,817 residents, producing a population density of 2,960 people per square mile, and falls within the Toronto time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14301 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14301 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $83,900 (78% below the state average) with median rent at $748 per month, and 45.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Niagara County, so you can benchmark 14301 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14301
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14301.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 14301?
49.3
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
6.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 14301 vs 14302 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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