Niagara Falls, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14303
Niagara County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,981
- 940/sq mi High-density area
- $45,646
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Niagara Falls pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 940
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14303 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14303 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, home to 5,981 residents across 6.4 square miles, a density of 940 people per square mile, in the Toronto time zone.
ZIP 14303 reports a modest median household income of $45,646 (51% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,668. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,400 (79% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $862; owner occupancy is 44.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Niagara County, so 14303 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 14303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Niagara Falls, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$25,668
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14303 ranks among New York ZIPs
Niagara Falls, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,646 4th percentile higher than 4% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,565housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 14303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14304
Niagara Falls (14304)
30,389 residents
- 14207
Buffalo (14207)
23,552 residents
- 14072
Grand Island (14072)
20,374 residents
- 14305
Niagara Falls (14305)
16,898 residents
- 14301
Niagara Falls (14301)
12,817 residents
- 14092 11,086
Lewiston (14092)
11,086 residents
- 14303 5,981
Niagara Falls (14303)
5,981 residents
- 14109 1,117
Niagara University (14109)
1,117 residents
- 14302 107
Niagara Falls (14302)
107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14303 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14072
Grand Island (14072)
$115,991 median income
- 14092
Lewiston (14092)
$72,218 median income
- 14304
Niagara Falls (14304)
$66,660 median income
- 14305
Niagara Falls (14305)
$51,004 median income
- 14303 $45,646
Niagara Falls (14303)
$45,646 median income
- 14207 $39,753
Buffalo (14207)
$39,753 median income
- 14301 $34,549
Niagara Falls (14301)
$34,549 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14303 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14303, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,981 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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