ZIP Code 14303

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Niagara Falls · Niagara County · New York

Population
5,981

940/sq mi

Median income
$45,646

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$79,400

▼ 71% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.6%

Median age 40

Land area
6.4 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14303?

40.0

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 55.6%
African American 15.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

Owner 44.3%
Renter 55.7%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14303 in?
ZIP code 14303 (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 14303?
ZIP code 14303 in Niagara Falls, NY has a population of 5,981 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14303?
The median household income in ZIP 14303 is $45,646, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14303?
The median home value in ZIP 14303 is $79,400, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14303?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14303 is White at 55.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14303?
ZIP code 14303 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 4,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14303?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14303 are: Accommodation and food services (52), Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14303?
In ZIP code 14303, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 14303?
In ZIP code 14303, approximately 44.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14303?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14303 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Niagara Falls, NY

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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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