PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14609

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

42,571
2,265/sq mi
$64,603
Median income
$161,600
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,265
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14609 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14609 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 42,571 residents across 18.8 square miles, a density of 2,265 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14609 reports a modest median household income of $64,603 (30% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,073. Poverty here runs at 17.7%, with unemployment measured at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $161,600 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,177 per month, and 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, 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 14609 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 14609

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14609.

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 14609, 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

42,571

Population

18.8

Area (sq mi)

2,265

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14609?

37.1

Median Age

45.2%

Male

54.8%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 48.1%
African American 28.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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?

$64,603

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$36,073

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14609 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,603 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

19,353

Total Housing Units

17,785

Occupied Units

1,568

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.9%
Renter 36.1%

$161,600

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,177

Median Rent

1945

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

+10.9%

YoY Change (2024)

289

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+189%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14609 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +189% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 177
2021 +15.7% 204
2022 +14.8% 234
2023 +11.2% 261
2024 +10.9% 289

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 591 business establishments in ZIP 14609, employing approximately 6,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $321,937,000.

591

Businesses

6,041

Employees

$321.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 90 15.2%
Construction 82 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 81 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 66 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 51 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 6.3%
Manufacturing 30 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.6%
Wholesale trade 25 4.2%
Finance and insurance 17 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.7%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Information 5 0.8%

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 14609 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 14609 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14609 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 14609 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
14622 Rochester, NY 12,108 2.5 mi
14610 Rochester, NY 14,233 2.4 mi
14605 Rochester, NY 12,610 2.6 mi
14607 Rochester, NY 16,223 2.5 mi
14621 Rochester, NY 33,802 2.7 mi
14618 Rochester, NY 22,920 4.5 mi
14604 Rochester, NY 1,743 3.0 mi
14625 Rochester, NY 10,387 3.1 mi
14614 Rochester, NY 1,224 3.4 mi
14617 Rochester, NY 22,789 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

14580 standard
Webster, NY
Pop: 50,587
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
14534 standard
Pittsford, NY
Pop: 31,426

Related Areas

Monroe County Rochester, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14609 in? ▼
ZIP code 14609 (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 14609? ▼
ZIP code 14609 in Rochester, NY has a population of 42,571 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14609? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14609 is $64,603, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14609? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14609 is $161,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14609? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14609 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14609? ▼
ZIP code 14609 has 591 business establishments employing approximately 6,041 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14609? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14609 are: Retail trade (90), Construction (82), Accommodation and food services (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14609? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14609 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 189%. 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 14609? ▼
In ZIP code 14609, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 14609? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14609 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 14609? ▼
In ZIP code 14609, approximately 63.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14609? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14609 is 17.7% 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.