PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14605

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

12,610
2,694/sq mi
$21,201
Median income
$82,700
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,694
people per sq mi
26%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14605 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, home to 12,610 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 2,694 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14605 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $21,201 (77% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $16,679. Poverty here runs at 50.2%, with unemployment measured at 14.4%. Median home value sits at $82,700 (78% below the state average), median rent at $852 a month, and owner-occupancy at 25.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 14605 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 14605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14605.

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 14605, 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

12,610

Population

4.7

Area (sq mi)

2,694

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14605?

31.7

Median Age

42.9%

Male

57.1%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 17.2%
African American 48.0%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%

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?

$21,201

Median Household Income

-77% vs state

$16,679

Per Capita Income

50.2%

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14605 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$21,201 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,118

Total Housing Units

4,500

Occupied Units

618

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.6%
Renter 74.4%

$82,700

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$852

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 241 business establishments in ZIP 14605, employing approximately 5,863 people with a combined annual payroll of $285,342,000.

241

Businesses

5,863

Employees

$285.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 16.6%
Manufacturing 35 14.5%
Other services (except public administration) 29 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 28 11.6%
Construction 26 10.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 15 6.2%
Wholesale trade 13 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 3.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%
Information 4 1.7%
Finance and insurance 4 1.7%

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 14605 vs 14604 →

ZIP 14605 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 14605 ranks #8 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 14605 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 14605 ranks #null 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
14604 Rochester, NY 1,743 0.8 mi
14621 Rochester, NY 33,802 1.5 mi
14614 Rochester, NY 1,224 1.0 mi
14607 Rochester, NY 16,223 1.4 mi
14608 Rochester, NY 12,268 1.5 mi
14620 Rochester, NY 25,141 2.7 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 2.2 mi
14609 Rochester, NY 42,571 2.6 mi
14617 Rochester, NY 22,789 3.9 mi
14611 Rochester, NY 17,396 2.7 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 Rochester, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14605 in? ▼
ZIP code 14605 (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 14605? ▼
ZIP code 14605 in Rochester, NY has a population of 12,610 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14605? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14605 is $21,201, which is 72% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14605? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14605 is $82,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14605? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14605 is African American at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14605? ▼
ZIP code 14605 has 241 business establishments employing approximately 5,863 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14605? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14605 are: Retail trade (40), Manufacturing (35), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 14605? ▼
In ZIP code 14605, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 14605? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14605 is 19.0 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 14605? ▼
In ZIP code 14605, approximately 25.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14605? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14605 is 50.2% 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.