PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14616

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

28,534
1,854/sq mi
$66,499
Median income
$147,300
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,854
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14616 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14616 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 28,534 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 1,854 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14616 reports a modest median household income of $66,499 (28% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,746. Poverty here runs at 15.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $147,300 (61% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,106 monthly, and 71.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 14616 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monroe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 14616

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14616.

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 14616, 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

28,534

Population

15.4

Area (sq mi)

1,854

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 14616?

35.7

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 11.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$66,499

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$33,746

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14616 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,499 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,956

Total Housing Units

11,241

Occupied Units

715

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$147,300

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$1,106

Median Rent

1959

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14616 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 144
2021 +16.3% 168
2022 +10.7% 186
2023 +13.9% 211
2024 +11.3% 235

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 320 business establishments in ZIP 14616, employing approximately 3,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,362,000.

320

Businesses

3,581

Employees

$117.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 18.4%
Construction 45 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 42 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 39 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 6.6%
Finance and insurance 20 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 4.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.5%
Information 8 2.5%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Manufacturing 4 1.3%
Wholesale trade 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

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ZIP 14616 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 14616 ranks #4 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 14616 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 14616 ranks #5 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
14615 Rochester, NY 16,099 2.2 mi
14612 Rochester, NY 34,515 2.3 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 3.7 mi
14617 Rochester, NY 22,789 3.3 mi
14626 Rochester, NY 30,041 3.2 mi
14611 Rochester, NY 17,396 6.0 mi
14621 Rochester, NY 33,802 4.1 mi
14606 Rochester, NY 28,255 4.8 mi
14619 Rochester, NY 14,749 6.8 mi
14608 Rochester, NY 12,268 5.9 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 14616 in? ▼
ZIP code 14616 (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 14616? ▼
ZIP code 14616 in Rochester, NY has a population of 28,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14616? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14616 is $66,499, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14616? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14616 is $147,300, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14616? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14616 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14616? ▼
ZIP code 14616 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 3,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14616? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14616 are: Retail trade (59), Construction (45), Health care and social assistance (42). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14616? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14616 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 14616? ▼
In ZIP code 14616, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 14616? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14616 is 20.6 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 14616? ▼
In ZIP code 14616, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14616? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14616 is 15.7% 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.