PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14612

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

34,515
783/sq mi
$82,800
Median income
$202,900
Median home value
34.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
783
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14612 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 34,515 residents across 44.1 square miles, a density of 783 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14612 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,800 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,463. Local economic indicators show a 8.0% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $202,900 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,120 monthly, and 73.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 14612 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 14612

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14612.

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 14612, 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

34,515

Population

44.1

Area (sq mi)

783

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14612?

47.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 9.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$82,800

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$43,463

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14612 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,800 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,230

Total Housing Units

15,521

Occupied Units

709

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$202,900

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,120

Median Rent

1975

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14612 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 147
2021 +15.3% 170
2022 +14.0% 193
2023 +10.4% 213
2024 +13.1% 241

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 434 business establishments in ZIP 14612, employing approximately 4,557 people with a combined annual payroll of $191,869,000.

434

Businesses

4,557

Employees

$191.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 77 17.7%
Accommodation and food services 54 12.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 12.0%
Retail trade 42 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 40 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 6.9%
Manufacturing 21 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 4.6%
Finance and insurance 15 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.5%
Educational services 10 2.3%
Wholesale trade 8 1.8%

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 14612 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 14612 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 14612 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 14612 ranks #3 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
14616 Rochester, NY 28,534 2.3 mi
14615 Rochester, NY 16,099 4.4 mi
14626 Rochester, NY 30,041 4.0 mi
14606 Rochester, NY 28,255 6.6 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 6.0 mi
14617 Rochester, NY 22,789 5.0 mi
14611 Rochester, NY 17,396 8.3 mi
14621 Rochester, NY 33,802 6.4 mi
14468 Hilton, NY 17,813 6.7 mi
14619 Rochester, NY 14,749 9.1 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
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 14612 in? ▼
ZIP code 14612 (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 14612? ▼
ZIP code 14612 in Rochester, NY has a population of 34,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14612 is $82,800, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14612? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14612 is $202,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14612 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14612? ▼
ZIP code 14612 has 434 business establishments employing approximately 4,557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14612? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14612 are: Construction (77), Accommodation and food services (54), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (52). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14612? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14612 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 14612? ▼
In ZIP code 14612, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.7% 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 14612? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14612 is 22.2 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 14612? ▼
In ZIP code 14612, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14612 is 8.0% 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.