Rochester, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14608
Monroe County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,268
- 2,708/sq mi High-density area
- $40,646
- Median income Below-median income area
- $187,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,708
- people per sq mi
- 22%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14608 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 14608 (Rochester, NY) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 270.6 in 2023 to 292.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14608 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, home to 12,268 residents across 4.5 square miles, a density of 2,708 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14608 reports a modest median household income of $40,646 (56% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,514. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,000 (51% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $990; owner occupancy is 22.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 14608 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 14608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14608.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 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 14608, 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
12,268
Population
4.5
Area (sq mi)
2,708
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14608?
33.3
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
8.7%
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?
$40,646
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$26,514
Per Capita Income
36.4%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14608 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)
$40,646 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
6,933housing units
6,933
Total Housing Units
5,902
Occupied Units
1,031
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,000
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$990
Median Rent
1938
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14608 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 175 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 185 |
| 2022 | +25.6% | 232 |
| 2023 | +16.5% | 271 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 292 |
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 272 business establishments in ZIP 14608, employing approximately 4,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,909,000.
272
Businesses
4,126
Employees
$211.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 21 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
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 14608 vs 14614 →
ZIP 14608 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 14608 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14608 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 14608 ranks #6 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 |
| 14604 | Rochester, NY | 1,743 | 1.0 mi |
| 14611 | Rochester, NY | 17,396 | 1.3 mi |
| 14627 | Rochester, NY | 2,320 | 1.7 mi |
| 14605 | Rochester, NY | 12,610 | 1.5 mi |
| 14607 | Rochester, NY | 16,223 | 1.9 mi |
| 14619 | Rochester, NY | 14,749 | 1.7 mi |
| 14620 | Rochester, NY | 25,141 | 1.9 mi |
| 14613 | Rochester, NY | 14,730 | 2.2 mi |
| 14621 | Rochester, NY | 33,802 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14608, 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 (12,268 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 14608 in?
ZIP code 14608 (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 14608?
ZIP code 14608 in Rochester, NY has a population of 12,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14608?
The median household income in ZIP 14608 is $40,646, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14608?
The median home value in ZIP 14608 is $187,000, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14608 is African American at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14608?
ZIP code 14608 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 4,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14608 are: Retail trade (45), Other services (except public administration) (38), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14608?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14608 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 14608?
In ZIP code 14608, 54.9% 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 14608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14608 is 19.7 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 14608?
In ZIP code 14608, approximately 22.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14608 is 36.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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