ZIP Code 14303
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Niagara Falls · Niagara County · New York
- Population
- 5,981
- Median income
- $45,646
- Median home value
- $79,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.6%
- Land area
- 6.4 sq mi
940/sq mi
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
▼ 71% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Toronto
ZIP code 14303 in Niagara Falls, New York has a population of 5,981. The median household income is $45,646, which is 40% below the national average. Median home value is $79,400, 71% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.4 square miles in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. The area is home to 5,981 residents, producing a population density of 940 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 14303 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14303 sits at $45,646 (51% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $25,668. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. On housing, the median home value is $79,400 (79% below the state average) with median rent at $862 per month, and 44.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Niagara County, so you can benchmark 14303 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 14303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14303.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 17
Transportation and warehousing
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 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 14303, 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
5,981
Population
6.4
Area (sq mi)
940
People / sq mi
Toronto
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14303?
40.0
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$45,646
Median Household Income
-51% vs state
$25,668
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
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?
3,565
Total Housing Units
2,958
Occupied Units
607
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,400
Median Home Value
-79% vs state
$862
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 182 business establishments in ZIP 14303, employing approximately 4,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,076,000.
182
Businesses
4,602
Employees
$254.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 28.6% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.2% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 14303 vs 14301 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14301 | Niagara Falls, NY | 12,817 | 0.8 mi |
| 14302 | Niagara Falls, NY | 107 | 0.8 mi |
| 14305 | Niagara Falls, NY | 16,898 | 2.5 mi |
| 14109 | Niagara University, NY | 1,117 | 3.6 mi |
| 14304 | Niagara Falls, NY | 30,389 | 4.5 mi |
| 14092 | Lewiston, NY | 11,086 | 6.5 mi |
| 14072 | Grand Island, NY | 20,374 | 6.0 mi |
| 14207 | Buffalo, NY | 23,552 | 11.6 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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