ZIP Code 14609

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Rochester · Monroe County · New York

Population
42,571

2,265/sq mi

Median income
$64,603

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,600

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.2%

Median age 37.1

Land area
18.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 14609 in Rochester, New York has a population of 42,571. The median household income is $64,603, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $161,600, 42% below the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 14609 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.8 square miles in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. The area is home to 42,571 residents, producing a population density of 2,265 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 14609 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14609 sits at $64,603 (30% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,073. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 14609 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 14609

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

42,571

Population

18.8

Area (sq mi)

2,265

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Rochester, NY

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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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