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Niagara University, NY

Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York. ZIP codes: 14109.

Population

1,473

Land area

0.2sq mi

People per sq mi

6,379

ZIP codes

1

Niagara University and its ZIP codes

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Niagara University at a glance

  • Niagara University is about 15 times as dense as New York as a whole.

Local data for Niagara University, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Niagara University, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median age

19.3

Average commute

14.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Italian Americans (185), Irish Americans (144).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Niagara County. PPP loans are for Niagara University.

Details

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

Niagara County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Niagara University, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone53.1%
  • Carpooled1.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked30.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.9%

Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Niagara University, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 19°F

34.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Niagara University, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.2%

U.S. 33.3% -8.1 pts

Diabetes

0.9%

U.S. 12.1% -11.2 pts

Smoking

5.4%

U.S. 12.8% -7.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.5%

U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts

ZIP codes in Niagara University

1 in or overlapping Niagara University. Population shown

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Cities near Niagara University

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Niagara FallsCity2.3 mi14.1
LewistonVillage2.5 mi1.1
YoungstownVillage7.8 mi1.1
SanbornCensus-designated place8.1 mi2.6
RansomvilleCensus-designated place9.5 mi5.9
North TonawandaCity11 mi10.1
Grandyle VillageCensus-designated place11 mi1.9
TonawandaCity12 mi3.8
Tonawanda TownCensus-designated place13 mi17.3
KenmoreVillage14 mi1.4
University at BuffaloCensus-designated place16 mi1.4
WilsonVillage16 mi0.8
EggertsvilleCensus-designated place17 mi2.9
LockportCity17 mi8.4
South LockportCensus-designated place18 mi6.2
BuffaloCity19 mi40.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Niagara University, NY in?
Niagara University is in Niagara County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Niagara University, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Niagara University include 14109.
What is the population of Niagara University, NY?
About 1,473 people live in Niagara University, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Niagara University?
Nearby places include Niagara Falls (2.3 mi), Lewiston (2.5 mi), Youngstown (7.8 mi), Sanborn (8.1 mi), Ransomville (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023