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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
$45,646
Median income
$79,400
Median home value
13.6%
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 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 New York average), while per-capita income is $25,668. Poverty here runs at 27.3%, with unemployment measured at 12.7%. The typical home here is valued at $79,400 (79% below the state average); renters pay a median of $862 monthly, and 44.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 14303 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Niagara County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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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

How ZIP 14303 ranks nationally

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

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

$45,646 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14303 ranks #7 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 14303 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 14303 ranks #5 of 7 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
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

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
14301 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 12,817
14092 standard
Lewiston, NY
Pop: 11,086

Related Areas

Niagara County Niagara Falls, NY New York

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.

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