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ZIP 14301

Pop. 10,923·Niagara County·334th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,194/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.3%
Month-over-Month
+19.2%
vs US Median
-$768
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ZIP 14301 · $1,194
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,328/yr
At $1,194/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNiagara County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.3% YoY, +19.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14301 (Niagara Falls, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,923
Median income
$34,549
Median age
49.3
Renters
54.1%
Age distribution
15.6%
17.8%
25.5%
15.5%
25.5%
Under 1815.6%
18–3417.8%
35–5425.5%
55–6415.5%
65+25.5%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
26.5%
White59.2%
Black26.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian3.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
14.6%
41.9%
24.3%
19.2%
No HS diploma14.6%
HS diploma41.9%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+19.2%
Housing tenure
45.9%
54.1%
Owner45.9%
Renter54.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14301 in Niagara Falls, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,406 → $34,549
up 10.0%
Population
12,033 → 10,923
down 9.2%
Renter share
57.7% → 54.1%
-3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 19.2%
+1.0 pts
Median age
42.9 → 49.3
+6.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $31,406 to $34,549 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.0% shift. The population has contracted by 9.2% since 2021, moving from about 12,033 residents to roughly 10,923. Renters now make up 54.1% of households, compared with 57.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 14301 covers Niagara Falls, NY. The median rent here is $1,194/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($34,549/yr), ZIP 14301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14301?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14301 (Niagara Falls, NY) is $1,194. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14301's median rent of $1,194/mo is $768 (39%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 14301 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #334 out of 342 ZIPs at $1,194/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,194/mo in ZIP 14301. The local median household income is $34,549/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14301?

Rent in ZIP 14301 has increased 21.3% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14301 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,194/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($34,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14301 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 14301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.1% of ZIP 14301 households are renters, while 45.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14301 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14301 compare to the rest of Niagara Falls?

ZIP 14301 is more affordable than Niagara Falls overall. At $1,194/mo, it's $27 below the Niagara Falls citywide median of $1,221/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14301 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,194/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 14301's median household income ($34,549/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14301 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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