PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14606

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

28,255
1,121/sq mi
$55,807
Median income
$158,400
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,121
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 28,255 residents across 25.2 square miles, a density of 1,121 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14606 reports a modest median household income of $55,807 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,723. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $158,400 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $1,055 per month, and 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 14606 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 14606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14606.

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 14606, 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

28,255

Population

25.2

Area (sq mi)

1,121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14606?

43.2

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 51.2%
African American 25.0%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$55,807

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$31,723

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14606 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,807 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,645

Total Housing Units

10,824

Occupied Units

821

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$158,400

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$1,055

Median Rent

1964

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14606 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.1% 156
2021 +10.9% 173
2022 +12.2% 194
2023 +12.1% 217
2024 +9.3% 237

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 671 business establishments in ZIP 14606, employing approximately 14,496 people with a combined annual payroll of $729,780,000.

671

Businesses

14,496

Employees

$729.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 95 14.2%
Retail trade 83 12.4%
Construction 72 10.7%
Wholesale trade 64 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 61 9.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 46 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 42 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 41 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 4.9%
Finance and insurance 14 2.1%
Information 7 1.0%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.6%

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 14606 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 14606 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 14606 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 14606 ranks #6 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
14626 Rochester, NY 30,041 3.1 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 3.0 mi
14615 Rochester, NY 16,099 3.1 mi
14611 Rochester, NY 17,396 3.1 mi
14624 Rochester, NY 36,296 3.5 mi
14619 Rochester, NY 14,749 3.5 mi
14608 Rochester, NY 12,268 4.0 mi
14614 Rochester, NY 1,224 4.3 mi
14605 Rochester, NY 12,610 4.9 mi
14616 Rochester, NY 28,534 4.8 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 14606 in? ▼
ZIP code 14606 (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 14606? ▼
ZIP code 14606 in Rochester, NY has a population of 28,255 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14606 is $55,807, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14606 is $158,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14606 is White at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14606? ▼
ZIP code 14606 has 671 business establishments employing approximately 14,496 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14606 are: Manufacturing (95), Retail trade (83), Construction (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14606 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 14606? ▼
In ZIP code 14606, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 14606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14606 is 18.8 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 14606? ▼
In ZIP code 14606, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14606 is 17.2% 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.