ZIP Code 14608
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Rochester · Monroe County · New York
- Population
- 12,268
- Median income
- $40,646
- Median home value
- $187,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.8%
- Land area
- 4.5 sq mi
2,708/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
New York
ZIP code 14608 in Rochester, New York has a population of 12,268. The median household income is $40,646, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $187,000, 33% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14608 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.5 square miles in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. The area is home to 12,268 residents, producing a population density of 2,708 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14608 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14608 sits at $40,646 (56% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,514. The poverty rate stands at 36.4% and the unemployment rate at 12.9%. On housing, the median home value is $187,000 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $990 per month, and 22.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14608 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 14608 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,514
Per Capita Income
36.4%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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