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Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14611

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

17,396
2,321/sq mi
$31,376
Median income
$82,400
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,321
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14611 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14611 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, home to 17,396 residents across 7.5 square miles, a density of 2,321 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14611 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,376 (66% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $22,510. Local economic indicators show a 37.7% poverty rate alongside 9.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $82,400 (78% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,034 monthly, and 35.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 14611 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 14611

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14611.

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 14611, 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

17,396

Population

7.5

Area (sq mi)

2,321

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14611?

33.5

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 22.7%
African American 57.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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?

$31,376

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$22,510

Per Capita Income

37.7%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14611 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,376 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,494

Total Housing Units

7,344

Occupied Units

1,150

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.5%
Renter 64.5%

$82,400

Median Home Value

-78% vs state

$1,034

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

-0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14611 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 191
2021 +26.5% 242
2022 +21.6% 294
2023 +3.9% 306
2024 -0.7% 304

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 340 business establishments in ZIP 14611, employing approximately 5,932 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,668,000.

340

Businesses

5,932

Employees

$347.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 21.8%
Manufacturing 43 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 32 9.4%
Construction 31 9.1%
Wholesale trade 27 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 26 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 20 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 19 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 2.6%
Information 8 2.4%
Educational services 4 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.9%

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 14611 vs 14619 →

ZIP 14611 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 14611 ranks #3 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 14611 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 14611 ranks #null 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
14619 Rochester, NY 14,749 0.8 mi
14608 Rochester, NY 12,268 1.3 mi
14627 Rochester, NY 2,320 1.6 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 2.4 mi
14614 Rochester, NY 1,224 1.8 mi
14604 Rochester, NY 1,743 2.2 mi
14620 Rochester, NY 25,141 2.5 mi
14623 Rochester, NY 27,173 4.1 mi
14607 Rochester, NY 16,223 3.1 mi
14615 Rochester, NY 16,099 3.9 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 14611 in? ▼
ZIP code 14611 (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 14611? ▼
ZIP code 14611 in Rochester, NY has a population of 17,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14611? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14611 is $31,376, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14611? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14611 is $82,400, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14611? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14611 is African American at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14611? ▼
ZIP code 14611 has 340 business establishments employing approximately 5,932 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14611? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14611 are: Retail trade (74), Manufacturing (43), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14611? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14611 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. 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 14611? ▼
In ZIP code 14611, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 14611? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14611 is 18.5 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 14611? ▼
In ZIP code 14611, approximately 35.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14611? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14611 is 37.7% 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.