| ZIP Code | 14303 |
|---|---|
| City | Niagara Falls |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Niagara County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 569 ft |
| Latitude | 43.084183 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.036746 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.13 |
| Below Poverty | 24.7% ▲ 147% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.7% ▲ 118% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 224 (6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,417 (37.8%) |
| Some College | 794 (21.2%) |
| Associates | 328 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 330 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 659 (17.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,519 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,200 ▼ 72% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $845/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,505 |
| Vacant Units | 634 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,505 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 634 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.13 |
ZIP code 14303 is located in Niagara Falls, New York, within Niagara County. With a population of 6,210, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 14303 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,519 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14303 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $78,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $845 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.8%) and renters (51.2%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 14303 is majority White (53.38%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 24.7%. Household income has grown by 75% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14303 stands at 10.7%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 14303 in Niagara Falls, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 6,210 residents, a median household income of $45,519, and a median home value of $78,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.