Zip code 14303: Niagara Falls, New York

Q: What city is zip code 14303?

14303 is assigned to Niagara Falls, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 14303 in?

14303 is in Niagara County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 14303?

About 6,156 people live in 14303, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 14303?

The median household income in 14303 is $45,646.

Q: What zip codes are near 14303?

The closest zip codes to 14303 are 14301, 14302, 14305, 14109, 14304.

Residential delivery areaNiagara CountyEastern Time

Population

6,156

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$79K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$862/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.7 sq mi

2,269 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 14303

14303 is a suburban zip code in Niagara Falls, New York (Niagara County), covering 2.7 sq mi of land. About 6,156 people live here, or 2,269 per square mile. The median resident is 40 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,646 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $79,400, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 44% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $862 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.7 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 14303 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate12.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%89th of 1,685 in NY
Poverty rate27.3%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%101st of 1,679 in NY
Housing vacancy17%
90th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%574th of 1,675 in NY
Diversity index65.4
84th
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5138th of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 1825.7%
79th
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%232nd of 1,693 in NY
Healthcare workers11.4%
75th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%634th of 1,685 in NY
Veterans7.3%
70th
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%530th of 1,693 in NY
Population density2,269/sq mi
60th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi425th of 1,693 in NY
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,094th of 1,693 in NY
Median age40
57th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,195th of 1,693 in NY
Uninsured rate5.9%
42nd
U.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%390th of 1,689 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
26th
U.S. 0.483 · NY 0.5171,006th of 1,669 in NY
Rent-burdened renters42.8%
23rd
U.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%1,016th of 1,579 in NY
Foreign-born residents3.1%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%1,030th of 1,693 in NY
Median earnings per worker$37,482
15th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,493rd of 1,676 in NY
Homeownership rate44.3%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,491st of 1,673 in NY
Median gross rent$862
11th
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,6211,098th of 1,367 in NY
Population6,156
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366657th of 1,693 in NY
Per capita income$25,668
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,591st of 1,690 in NY
Average commute18.7 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,463rd of 1,618 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher13.6%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,550th of 1,691 in NY
Self-employed workers5.5%
7th
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,419th of 1,685 in NY
Median household income$45,646
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,539th of 1,602 in NY
Broadband access81.8%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,492nd of 1,673 in NY
Government workers7.3%
5th
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,568th of 1,685 in NY
Tech workers0.3%
4th
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,302nd of 1,685 in NY
Work from home3%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%1,542nd of 1,685 in NY
Median home value$79,400
1st
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,602nd of 1,614 in NY

Measure	14303	Niagara	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.7%	5.9%	6.4%	5.2%	98th	89th of 1,685
Poverty rateWeakness	27.3%	13.5%	14%	12.5%	94th	101st of 1,679
Housing vacancy	17%	8.5%	10%	10.1%	90th	574th of 1,675
Diversity index	65.4	31.7	65.5	61.4	84th	138th of 1,693
Residents under 18	25.7%	19.9%	20.5%	22%	79th	232nd of 1,693
Healthcare workers	11.4%	9.5%	11.8%	9.7%	75th	634th of 1,685
Veterans	7.3%	7.4%	3.7%	6.2%	70th	530th of 1,693
Population density	2,269/sq mi	403/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	60th	425th of 1,693
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	20.7%	17.9%	17.2%	58th	1,094th of 1,693
Median age	40	43.3	39.8	38.9	57th	1,195th of 1,693
Uninsured rate	5.9%	2.9%	5.1%	8.4%	42nd	390th of 1,689
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.444	0.517	0.483	26th	1,006th of 1,669
Rent-burdened renters	42.8%	48.6%	52.1%	51.1%	23rd	1,016th of 1,579
Foreign-born residents	3.1%	4.4%	22.8%	14.1%	19th	1,030th of 1,693
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,482	$47,382	$55,321	$49,666	15th	1,493rd of 1,676
Homeownership rateWeakness	44.3%	71.2%	54.3%	65.2%	12th	1,491st of 1,673
Median gross rent	$862	$899	$1,621	$1,413	11th	1,098th of 1,367
Population	6,156	210,721	19,852,366	334,922,499	10th	657th of 1,693
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,668	$38,904	$50,712	$44,673	9th	1,591st of 1,690
Average commuteStrength	18.7 min	22.5 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	8th	1,463rd of 1,618
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.6%	28%	40.2%	35.7%	7th	1,550th of 1,691
Self-employed workers	5.5%	7.9%	9.7%	10%	7th	1,419th of 1,685
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,646	$69,633	$85,974	$80,734	6th	1,539th of 1,602
Broadband accessWeakness	81.8%	89.8%	90.8%	91%	6th	1,492nd of 1,673
Government workers	7.3%	15.6%	16.4%	14.5%	5th	1,568th of 1,685
Tech workers	0.3%	1.9%	3.5%	3.8%	4th	1,302nd of 1,685
Work from home	3%	10.6%	14.9%	15.1%	2nd	1,542nd of 1,685
Median home value	$79,400	$189,800	$423,800	$332,700	1st	1,602nd of 1,614

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

25.7%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White54%
Black13%
Hispanic13%
Asian4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other0%
Multiracial14%

Diversity index

65.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 2,958
Average household size: 2
Family households: 45.8%
Married couples: 15.6%
Living alone: 47.6%
Veterans (of adults): 7.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

14303

$45,646

Niagara Co.

$69,633

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,668

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

14303

$79,400

Niagara Co.

$189,800

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

14303

$862

Niagara Co.

$899

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

43%

2–4 units

42%

5–19 units

20+ units

10%

Mobile home

0.5%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,565
Owner-occupied: 44.3%
Vacant: 17%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.4%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.7%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

34%

20–29

19%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

16%

Transportation and moving

13%

Healthcare

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Management

11%

Food service

Production

Office and admin

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.7%

Computer and math

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Retail

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

14%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Other services

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Construction

Information

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$37,482

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	14303	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,107	$74,888
Service	$35,896	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,496	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$16,458	$49,199
Production and transportation	$45,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

44%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 4%
Households with broadband: 81.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.3%
No internet access: 16.4%
Without health insurance: 5.9%
Limited-English households: 2.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Niagara Falls
State: New York
County: Niagara County
Center point: 43.0842° N, 79.0367° W
Land area: 2.7 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Niagara Falls100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 14303

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
14301	Niagara Falls, NY	0.9 mi	10,923	$34,549	$83,900
14302	Niagara Falls, NY	0.9 mi	189	—	—
14305	Niagara Falls, NY	2.8 mi	16,696	$51,004	$126,000
14109	Niagara University, NY	3.7 mi	1,473	—	—
14304	Niagara Falls, NY	4.7 mi	29,208	$66,660	$164,000
14072	Grand Island, NY	5.9 mi	21,488	$115,991	$327,000
14092	Lewiston, NY	6.5 mi	10,247	$72,218	$279,900
14107	Model City, NY · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
14144	Stella Niagara, NY · PO box	8 mi	—	—	—
14151	Tonawanda, NY · PO box	9 mi	—	—	—
14132	Sanborn, NY	9.1 mi	6,453	$97,210	$284,900
14120	North Tonawanda, NY	9.8 mi	44,241	$74,871	$222,500

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Questions about 14303

What city is zip code 14303?

14303 is assigned to Niagara Falls, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 14303 in?

14303 is in Niagara County, New York.

What is the population of 14303?

About 6,156 people live in 14303, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 14303 in?

14303 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 14303?

The median household income in 14303 is $45,646.

What zip codes are near 14303?

The closest zip codes to 14303 are 14301, 14302, 14305, 14109, 14304.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14303, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.