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 Moderate-density area
- $59,167
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14551 (Sodus, NY) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.3 in 2023 to 251.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,323. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,500 (67% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $860; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wayne County, so 14551 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 14551?
54.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
4.0%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$34,323
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14551 ranks among New York ZIPs
Sodus, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,167 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,563housing units
2,563
Total Housing Units
2,194
Occupied Units
369
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,500
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 14513
Newark (14513)
13,976 residents
- 14589
Williamson (14589)
7,854 residents
- 14489
Lyons (14489)
7,192 residents
- 14551
Sodus (14551)
5,651 residents
- 14505 5,393
Marion (14505)
5,393 residents
- 14516 2,365
North Rose (14516)
2,365 residents
- 14555 974
Sodus Point (14555)
974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14551 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14589
Williamson (14589)
$86,885 median income
- 14555
Sodus Point (14555)
$81,042 median income
- 14505
Marion (14505)
$80,382 median income
- 14516
North Rose (14516)
$76,000 median income
- 14489
Lyons (14489)
$68,250 median income
- 14513
Newark (14513)
$65,309 median income
- 14551
Sodus (14551)
$59,167 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14551, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,651 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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