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Lockport, NY
City in Niagara County, New York. ZIP codes: 14094.
Population
20,610
Land area
8.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,454
ZIP codes
1
Lockport and its ZIP codes
Lockport at a glance
- Lockport is about 5.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 83rd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $62,410, 27% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 (67% below New York) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Lockport, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lockport, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,410
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,297), Irish Americans (3,918), Italian Americans (2,959).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Niagara County. PPP loans are for Lockport.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,588
68,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,510 per person
PPP loans
$108M
1,200 loans, 13,481 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lockport, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lockport, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
453
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lockport, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lockport
1 in or overlapping Lockport. Population shown
Cities near Lockport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South LockportCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
| RapidsCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.6 |
| GasportCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| NewfaneCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 5.3 |
| SanbornCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.6 |
| OlcottCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MiddleportVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| WilsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Clarence CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| North TonawandaCity | 12 mi | 10.1 |
| RansomvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| University at BuffaloCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BarkerVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Harris HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| ClarenceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lockport, NY in?
- Lockport is in Niagara County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Lockport, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lockport include 14094.
- What is the population of Lockport, NY?
- About 20,610 people live in Lockport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lockport?
- Nearby places include South Lockport (2.6 mi), Rapids (5.3 mi), Gasport (6 mi), Newfane (7.7 mi), Sanborn (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023