ZIP Code 14304
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Niagara Falls · Niagara County · New York
- Population
- 30,389
- Median income
- $66,660
- Median home value
- $164,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.0%
- Land area
- 57.5 sq mi
529/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 14304 in Niagara Falls, New York has a population of 30,389. The median household income is $66,660, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $164,000, 41% below the US average. 25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14304 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.5 square miles in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. The area is home to 30,389 residents, producing a population density of 529 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14304 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14304 sits at $66,660 (28% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,938. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $164,000 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $971 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14304 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Niagara County, so you can benchmark 14304 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 14304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14304.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
222 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 88
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 84
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Construction 77
Construction
77 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 14304, 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
30,389
Population
57.5
Area (sq mi)
529
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14304?
43.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
4.1%
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?
$66,660
Median Household Income
-28% vs state
$36,938
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,855
Total Housing Units
13,021
Occupied Units
834
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,000
Median Home Value
-57% vs state
$971
Median Rent
1959
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
275
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+175%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14304 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +175% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 184 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 213 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 238 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 260 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 275 |
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 885 business establishments in ZIP 14304, employing approximately 12,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $520,622,000.
885
Businesses
12,239
Employees
$520.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 222 | 25.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 121 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 77 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Information | 7 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 14304 vs 14305 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14305 | Niagara Falls, NY | 16,898 | 3.8 mi |
| 14301 | Niagara Falls, NY | 12,817 | 4.5 mi |
| 14072 | Grand Island, NY | 20,374 | 5.6 mi |
| 14303 | Niagara Falls, NY | 5,981 | 4.5 mi |
| 14302 | Niagara Falls, NY | 107 | 4.9 mi |
| 14092 | Lewiston, NY | 11,086 | 5.5 mi |
| 14109 | Niagara University, NY | 1,117 | 5.0 mi |
| 14132 | Sanborn, NY | 6,218 | 5.1 mi |
| 14120 | North Tonawanda, NY | 45,100 | 6.1 mi |
| 14150 | Tonawanda, NY | 41,676 | 7.9 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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