Rochester, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14604
Monroe County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,743
- 1,845/sq mi High-density area
- $52,105
- Median income Below-median income area
- $784,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,845
- people per sq mi
- 1%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14604 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 14604 covers 0.9 square miles in Rochester, Monroe County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,743 residents on file, a density of 1,845 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14604 reports a modest median household income of $52,105 (44% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,463. The poverty rate is 33.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $784,700 (107% above the average New York ZIP), with only 1.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,212.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 14604 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 14604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14604.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 34
Health care and social assistance
34 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 14604, Rochester, 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
1,743
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
1,845
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14604?
30.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
14.7%
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?
$52,105
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$56,463
Per Capita Income
33.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 14604 ranks among New York ZIPs
Rochester, 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)
$52,105 7th percentile higher than 7% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,627housing units
2,627
Total Housing Units
2,250
Occupied Units
377
Vacant Units
1.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$784,700
Median Home Value
+107% vs state ZIP avg
$1,212
Median Rent
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 453 business establishments in ZIP 14604, employing approximately 11,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $836,275,000.
453
Businesses
11,871
Employees
$836.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 24.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 12.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 7.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 5.1% |
| Information | 20 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.4% |
| Construction | 8 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
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 14604 vs 14614 →
ZIP 14604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14621
Rochester (14621)
33,802 residents
- 14620
Rochester (14620)
25,141 residents
- 14611
Rochester (14611)
17,396 residents
- 14607
Rochester (14607)
16,223 residents
- 14619
Rochester (14619)
14,749 residents
- 14613
Rochester (14613)
14,730 residents
- 14605 12,610
Rochester (14605)
12,610 residents
- 14608 12,268
Rochester (14608)
12,268 residents
- 14627 2,320
Rochester (14627)
2,320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14604 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14619
Rochester (14619)
$68,333 median income
- 14614
Rochester (14614)
$62,500 median income
- 14620
Rochester (14620)
$61,783 median income
- 14607
Rochester (14607)
$59,787 median income
- 14604
Rochester (14604)
$52,105 median income
- 14608
Rochester (14608)
$40,646 median income
- 14613
Rochester (14613)
$37,778 median income
- 14621
Rochester (14621)
$35,383 median income
- 14611
Rochester (14611)
$31,376 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14604 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14614 | Rochester, NY | 1,224 | 0.5 mi |
| 14605 | Rochester, NY | 12,610 | 0.8 mi |
| 14608 | Rochester, NY | 12,268 | 1.0 mi |
| 14607 | Rochester, NY | 16,223 | 1.0 mi |
| 14620 | Rochester, NY | 25,141 | 1.9 mi |
| 14621 | Rochester, NY | 33,802 | 2.3 mi |
| 14611 | Rochester, NY | 17,396 | 2.2 mi |
| 14627 | Rochester, NY | 2,320 | 2.3 mi |
| 14613 | Rochester, NY | 14,730 | 2.5 mi |
| 14619 | Rochester, NY | 14,749 | 2.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14604, 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 (1,743 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 14604 in?
ZIP code 14604 (Rochester) 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 14604?
ZIP code 14604 in Rochester, NY has a population of 1,743 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14604?
The median household income in ZIP 14604 is $52,105, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14604?
The median home value in ZIP 14604 is $784,700, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14604?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14604 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14604?
ZIP code 14604 has 453 business establishments employing approximately 11,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14604?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14604 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Accommodation and food services (56), Real estate and rental and leasing (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14604?
In ZIP code 14604, 79.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 14604?
In ZIP code 14604, approximately 1.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14604?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14604 is 33.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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