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Sodus, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14551

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

5,651
50/sq mi
$59,167
Median income
$123,500
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sodus pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14551 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sodus, Wayne County, New York, home to 5,651 residents across 113.2 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14551 reports a modest median household income of $59,167 (36% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,323. The poverty rate stands at 16.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. Median home value sits at $123,500 (67% below the state average), median rent at $860 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14551, plus 6 more within Wayne County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 14551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sodus, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14551.

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 14551, Sodus, 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

5,651

Population

113.2

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14551?

54.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 9.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$59,167

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$34,323

Per Capita Income

16.8%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14551 ranks nationally

Sodus, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,167 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,563

Total Housing Units

2,194

Occupied Units

369

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$123,500

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$860

Median Rent

1962

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)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14551 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 155
2021 +10.8% 172
2022 +13.9% 196
2023 +18.0% 231
2024 +8.5% 251

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 97 business establishments in ZIP 14551, employing approximately 1,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,507,000.

97

Businesses

1,050

Employees

$50.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 19.6%
Construction 14 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 14 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.3%
Manufacturing 5 5.2%
Wholesale trade 4 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.1%
Finance and insurance 4 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.1%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 14551 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 14551 ranks #4 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 14551 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 14551 ranks #7 of 7 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
14555 Sodus Point, NY 974 4.4 mi
14516 North Rose, NY 2,365 6.6 mi
14589 Williamson, NY 7,854 6.6 mi
14505 Marion, NY 5,393 7.6 mi
14489 Lyons, NY 7,192 9.7 mi
14513 Newark, NY 13,976 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wayne County

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Pop: 13,976
14519 standard
Ontario, NY
Pop: 11,581
14502 standard
Macedon, NY
Pop: 10,691
14522 standard
Palmyra, NY
Pop: 9,565
14589 standard
Williamson, NY
Pop: 7,854
14489 standard
Lyons, NY
Pop: 7,192

Related Areas

Wayne County Sodus, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14551 in? ▼
ZIP code 14551 (Sodus) is located in Wayne County, New York. Wayne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wayne-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 14551? ▼
ZIP code 14551 in Sodus, NY has a population of 5,651 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14551? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14551 is $59,167, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14551? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14551 is $123,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14551? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14551 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14551? ▼
ZIP code 14551 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14551? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14551 are: Retail trade (19), Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14551? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14551 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 14551? ▼
In ZIP code 14551, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 14551? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14551 is 21.9 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 14551? ▼
In ZIP code 14551, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14551? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14551 is 16.8% 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.