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Niagara Falls, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14305

Niagara County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,898
795/sq mi
$51,004
Median income
$126,000
Median home value
25.7%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
795
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, home to 16,898 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 795 people per square mile, in the Toronto time zone.

ZIP 14305 reports a modest median household income of $51,004 (45% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $30,375. Local economic indicators show a 23.9% poverty rate alongside 10.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $126,000 (67% below the state average), median rent at $896 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Niagara County, letting you compare 14305 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 14305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Niagara Falls, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14305.

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 14305, 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

16,898

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

795

People / sq mi

Toronto

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14305?

33.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 55.9%
African American 26.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$51,004

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$30,375

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14305 ranks nationally

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

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

$51,004 15th percentile higher than 15% 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

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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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,336

Total Housing Units

7,214

Occupied Units

1,122

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$126,000

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$896

Median Rent

1951

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14305 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 170
2021 +14.2% 194
2022 +23.3% 239
2023 +8.4% 259
2024 -1.3% 255

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 233 business establishments in ZIP 14305, employing approximately 3,017 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,636,000.

233

Businesses

3,017

Employees

$203.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 34 14.6%
Retail trade 33 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 25 10.7%
Construction 24 10.3%
Wholesale trade 24 10.3%
Manufacturing 17 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 13 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 12 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.9%
Information 5 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.1%
Finance and insurance 3 1.3%

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 14305 vs 14109 →

ZIP 14305 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 14305 ranks #3 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 14305 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 14305 ranks #7 of 9 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
14109 Niagara University, NY 1,117 1.4 mi
14301 Niagara Falls, NY 12,817 1.9 mi
14303 Niagara Falls, NY 5,981 2.5 mi
14302 Niagara Falls, NY 107 2.2 mi
14092 Lewiston, NY 11,086 4.0 mi
14304 Niagara Falls, NY 30,389 3.8 mi
14174 Youngstown, NY 5,794 8.4 mi
14072 Grand Island, NY 20,374 7.6 mi
14132 Sanborn, NY 6,218 7.6 mi
14131 Ransomville, NY 5,283 10.2 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
14301 standard
Niagara Falls, NY
Pop: 12,817
14092 standard
Lewiston, NY
Pop: 11,086
14132 standard
Sanborn, NY
Pop: 6,218

Related Areas

Niagara County Niagara Falls, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14305 in? ▼
ZIP code 14305 (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 14305? ▼
ZIP code 14305 in Niagara Falls, NY has a population of 16,898 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14305 is $51,004, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14305 is $126,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14305 is White at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14305? ▼
ZIP code 14305 has 233 business establishments employing approximately 3,017 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14305 are: Health care and social assistance (34), Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14305 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14305? ▼
In ZIP code 14305, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14305 is 19.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14305? ▼
In ZIP code 14305, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14305 is 23.9% 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.