Niagara County GIS Maps
Niagara County, New York, has 212,666 residents and covers 522.4 square miles. The population declined 1.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Niagara County is 36063.
Niagara Falls is the county's largest population center. Niagara County also includes 20 zip codes, 12 public school districts and 30 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Niagara County Trends
- Population
- 212,666▾
- Median Home Value
- $177,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 28,231▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Niagara County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Niagara County Population
Niagara County had 212,666 residents in 2020. That was 1.8% lower than in 2010. Niagara County had 7,180 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 407 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Lockport, North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls.
Population Trend in Niagara County NY
Niagara County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Niagara County Zip Codes
Niagara County has 20 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Lockport (14094), North Tonawanda (14120) and Niagara Falls (14304). Lockport is the largest zip by population, with about 50,969 residents or 24% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 59% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Niagara County NY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14094 | Lockport | 50,969 | ▴ 0.6% |
| 14120 | North Tonawanda | 44,538 | ▾ -1.2% |
| 14304 | Niagara Falls | 28,923 | ▾ -4.8% |
| 14305 | Niagara Falls | 16,427 | ▾ -2.8% |
| 14301 | Niagara Falls | 12,618 | ▾ -1.6% |
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Niagara County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Niagara County Demographics
Niagara County has a median age of 43.2, which makes the county a little older than New York overall. About 20% of residents are under 18, while 20.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 27.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 39.6%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Niagara County NY
Median Age
43.2
Under 18
20%
Age 65+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
27.2%
Niagara County School Districts
Niagara County is served by 12 public school districts with 28,231 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Niagara Falls City, Lockport City and North Tonawanda City. Those three districts account for about 49% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Niagara County NY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niagara Falls City School District | 6,625 | 23.5% | ▾ -2.8% |
| Lockport City School District | 4,064 | 14.4% | ▴ 0.4% |
| North Tonawanda City School District | 3,126 | 11.1% | ▾ -0.4% |
| Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District | 3,087 | 10.9% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Starpoint Central School District | 2,870 | 10.2% | ▴ 0.2% |
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Niagara County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Niagara County Housing & Real Estate
Niagara County has a median home value of $177,400 and a median gross rent of $870. About 71% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New York median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $219,225 and homes spent about 67 days on the market.
Niagara County Housing Mix
Niagara County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Niagara County Housing Trends
Niagara County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Niagara County, NY
Niagara County has 8,054 business listings across 813 categories. The largest categories in Niagara County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (200, 2.5%), Auto Repair (144, 1.8%), and Parks & Recreation (112, 1.4%). The full Niagara County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Niagara County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Niagara County, NY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 200 | 2.5% |
| Auto Repair | 144 | 1.8% |
| Parks & Recreation | 112 | 1.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 107 | 1.3% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 105 | 1.3% |
| Farm | 95 | 1.2% |
| Hair Salons | 93 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 93 | 1.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 92 | 1.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 89 | 1.1% |
Niagara County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Northpointe Council Inc | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Lockport |
| Wrobel Towers | Accommodation | Niagara Falls |
| Haick Accounting | Accountant | North Tonawanda |
| Lake Ontario Olcott Harbor | Active Life | Olcott |
| Christian Alcoholism Treatment Helpline | Acupuncture | Niagara Falls |
| Fellowship House | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Niagara Falls |
| Talk of the Town | Adult Entertainment | Niagara Falls |
| J. Fitzgerald Group | Advertising Agency | Lockport |
| US Agricultural Department | Agricultural Service | Lockport |
| Sherwood Farm | Agriculture | Ransomville |
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Niagara County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Niagara County Basemaps
Niagara County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Niagara County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Niagara County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Niagara County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.