ZIP Code 14548

standard

Source:

Shortsville · Ontario County · New York

Population
4,249

55/sq mi

Median income
$83,571

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$160,400

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.6%

Median age 45.3

Land area
78.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14548 in Shortsville, New York has a population of 4,249. The median household income is $83,571, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $160,400, 42% below the US average. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.0 square miles in Shortsville, Ontario County, New York. The area is home to 4,249 residents, producing a population density of 55 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14548 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14548 sits at $83,571 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $41,090. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $160,400 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ontario County, so you can benchmark 14548 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 14548

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14548.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14548, Shortsville, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,249

Population

78.0

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 14548?

45.3

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$83,571

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$41,090

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,739

Total Housing Units

1,668

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$160,400

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$948

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14548 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 162
2021 +9.7% 178
2022 +12.4% 200
2023 +11.6% 223
2024 +0.3% 224

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 14548, employing approximately 334 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,022,000.

60

Businesses

334

Employees

$16.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 25.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.7%
Manufacturing 5 8.3%
Retail trade 4 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.7%
Wholesale trade 3 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 5.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.0%

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 14548 vs 14504 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
14504 Manchester, NY 1,701 0.8 mi
14522 Palmyra, NY 9,565 6.0 mi
14425 Farmington, NY 10,717 4.9 mi
14432 Clifton Springs, NY 5,726 5.2 mi
14537 Port Gibson, NY 207 5.8 mi
14424 Canandaigua, NY 27,007 9.4 mi
14502 Macedon, NY 10,691 9.6 mi
14513 Newark, NY 13,976 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ontario County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14548 in?
ZIP code 14548 (Shortsville) is located in Ontario County, New York. Ontario County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ontario-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14548?
ZIP code 14548 in Shortsville, NY has a population of 4,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14548?
The median household income in ZIP 14548 is $83,571, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14548?
The median home value in ZIP 14548 is $160,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14548 is White at 88.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14548?
ZIP code 14548 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 334 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14548?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14548 are: Construction (15), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14548?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14548 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 14548?
In ZIP code 14548, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 14548?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14548 is 20.5 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 14548?
In ZIP code 14548, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14548?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14548 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Shortsville, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.