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 High-density area
- $21,201
- Median income Below-median income area
- $82,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- Lowest
- 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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $16,679. Economic pressure is pronounced: 50.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $82,700 (78% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $852; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 14605 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 14605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14605.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 14605?
31.7
Median Age
42.9%
Male
57.1%
Female
12.6%
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?
$21,201
Median Household Income
-77% vs state ZIP avg
$16,679
Per Capita Income
50.2%
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14605 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)
$21,201 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
5,118housing units
5,118
Total Housing Units
4,500
Occupied Units
618
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$82,700
Median Home Value
-78% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 14605 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14609
Rochester (14609)
42,571 residents
- 14621
Rochester (14621)
33,802 residents
- 14620
Rochester (14620)
25,141 residents
- 14617
Rochester (14617)
22,789 residents
- 14611
Rochester (14611)
17,396 residents
- 14607 16,223
Rochester (14607)
16,223 residents
- 14613 14,730
Rochester (14613)
14,730 residents
- 14605 12,610
Rochester (14605)
12,610 residents
- 14608 12,268
Rochester (14608)
12,268 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14605 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14605 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14617
Rochester (14617)
$90,192 median income
- 14609
Rochester (14609)
$64,603 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 $35,383
Rochester (14621)
$35,383 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14605, 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 (12,610 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 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.
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