| ZIP Code | 14304 |
|---|---|
| City | Niagara Falls |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Niagara County |
| Area Code | 624/716 |
| Elevation | 574 ft |
| Latitude | 43.104953 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.94805 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36063 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 12.4% ▲ 24% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 164 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,186 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 2,919 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 2,750 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 3,009 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,421 (26.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,756 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,500 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $901/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,705 |
| Vacant Units | 790 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,705 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 790 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 14304 is located in Niagara Falls, New York, within Niagara County. With a population of 28,965, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.9 years. Economically, 14304 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,756 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14304 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $151,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $901 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 14304 is primarily White (85.19%). Residents are well-educated — 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.4%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14304 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 14304 in Niagara Falls, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,965 residents, a median household income of $64,756, and a median home value of $151,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.