PlainZIP

Penfield, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14526

Monroe County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,804
457/sq mi
$118,777
Median income
$282,800
Median home value
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Penfield pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
457
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14526 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Penfield, Monroe County, New York, home to 19,804 residents across 43.3 square miles, a density of 457 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14526 skews affluent, with a median household income of $118,777 (28% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $58,766. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $282,800 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,201 per month, and 84.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 14526 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monroe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 14526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Penfield, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14526.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14526, Penfield, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,804

Population

43.3

Area (sq mi)

457

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14526?

45.6

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$118,777

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$58,766

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14526 ranks nationally

Penfield, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$118,777 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,222

Total Housing Units

7,833

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.0%
Renter 16.0%

$282,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,201

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14526 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 154
2021 +11.3% 171
2022 +15.6% 198
2023 +14.0% 226
2024 +8.5% 245

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 421 business establishments in ZIP 14526, employing approximately 4,602 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,379,000.

421

Businesses

4,602

Employees

$172.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 78 18.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 47 11.2%
Construction 39 9.3%
Retail trade 31 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 31 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 6.7%
Finance and insurance 27 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.1%
Wholesale trade 12 2.9%
Educational services 12 2.9%
Manufacturing 10 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.1%
Information 5 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 14526 vs 14625 →

ZIP 14526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14526 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 14526 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
14625 Rochester, NY 10,387 2.9 mi
14580 Webster, NY 50,587 4.7 mi
14445 East Rochester, NY 8,019 3.4 mi
14450 Fairport, NY 41,104 4.4 mi
14610 Rochester, NY 14,233 5.0 mi
14609 Rochester, NY 42,571 5.6 mi
14607 Rochester, NY 16,223 7.0 mi
14618 Rochester, NY 22,920 6.0 mi
14502 Macedon, NY 10,691 6.8 mi
14534 Pittsford, NY 31,426 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

14580 standard
Webster, NY
Pop: 50,587
14609 standard
Rochester, NY
Pop: 42,571
14450 standard
Fairport, NY
Pop: 41,104
14624 standard
Rochester, NY
Pop: 36,296
14612 standard
Rochester, NY
Pop: 34,515
14621 standard
Rochester, NY
Pop: 33,802

Related Areas

Monroe County Penfield, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14526 in? ▼
ZIP code 14526 (Penfield) is located in Monroe County, New York. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14526? ▼
ZIP code 14526 in Penfield, NY has a population of 19,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14526 is $118,777, which is 56% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14526 is $282,800, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14526 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14526? ▼
ZIP code 14526 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 4,602 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14526 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Other services (except public administration) (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14526 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14526? ▼
In ZIP code 14526, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 14526? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14526 is 19.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14526? ▼
In ZIP code 14526, approximately 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14526 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.