| ZIP Code | 14301 |
|---|---|
| City | Niagara Falls |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Niagara County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 579 ft |
| Latitude | 43.097013 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.037322 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.2 yrs ↑ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.90 |
| Below Poverty | 32.7% ▲ 227% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.9% ▲ 122% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 343 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,795 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 1,401 (17.5%) |
| Associates | 905 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,033 (12.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,532 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $37,650 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $79,200 ▼ 72% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $722/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,285 |
| Vacant Units | 1,361 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,285 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,361 |
| Owner Occupied | 43.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 56.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.90 |
ZIP code 14301 is located in Niagara Falls, New York, within Niagara County. With a population of 11,448, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.2 years. Economically, 14301 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $37,650 is well below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14301 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $79,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $722 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (43.1%) and renters (56.9%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 14301 is majority White (59.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 32.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14301 stands at 10.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 14301 in Niagara Falls, NY is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a mature community. With 11,448 residents, a median household income of $37,650, and a median home value of $79,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.