Rochester, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14617
Monroe County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,789
- 1,145/sq mi High-density area
- $90,192
- Median income Above-median income area
- $194,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,145
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14617 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 14617 (Rochester, NY) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.2 in 2023 to 242.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14617 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 22,789 residents across 19.9 square miles, a density of 1,145 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14617 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,192 (2% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,315. The poverty rate is 5.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,300 (49% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,212; owner occupancy is 85.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 14617 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 14617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14617.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 14617, 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
22,789
Population
19.9
Area (sq mi)
1,145
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14617?
44.0
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$90,192
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$47,315
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14617 ranks among New York ZIPs
Rochester, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,192 Top 40% higher than 60% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,751housing units
9,751
Total Housing Units
9,362
Occupied Units
389
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,300
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,212
Median Rent
1952
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14617 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 174 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | +13.3% | 230 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 243 |
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 304 business establishments in ZIP 14617, employing approximately 3,287 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,603,000.
304
Businesses
3,287
Employees
$126.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 43 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 6.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
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 14617 vs 14621 →
ZIP 14617 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14609
Rochester (14609)
42,571 residents
- 14621
Rochester (14621)
33,802 residents
- 14616
Rochester (14616)
28,534 residents
- 14617
Rochester (14617)
22,789 residents
- 14607 16,223
Rochester (14607)
16,223 residents
- 14615 16,099
Rochester (14615)
16,099 residents
- 14613 14,730
Rochester (14613)
14,730 residents
- 14605 12,610
Rochester (14605)
12,610 residents
- 14622 12,108
Rochester (14622)
12,108 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14617 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14617
Rochester (14617)
$90,192 median income
- 14622
Rochester (14622)
$75,439 median income
- 14616
Rochester (14616)
$66,499 median income
- 14609
Rochester (14609)
$64,603 median income
- 14614
Rochester (14614)
$62,500 median income
- 14607
Rochester (14607)
$59,787 median income
- 14604
Rochester (14604)
$52,105 median income
- 14615
Rochester (14615)
$51,262 median income
- 14613
Rochester (14613)
$37,778 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14617 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14621 | Rochester, NY | 33,802 | 2.5 mi |
| 14622 | Rochester, NY | 12,108 | 2.1 mi |
| 14605 | Rochester, NY | 12,610 | 3.9 mi |
| 14616 | Rochester, NY | 28,534 | 3.3 mi |
| 14604 | Rochester, NY | 1,743 | 4.8 mi |
| 14607 | Rochester, NY | 16,223 | 5.1 mi |
| 14615 | Rochester, NY | 16,099 | 3.5 mi |
| 14609 | Rochester, NY | 42,571 | 3.9 mi |
| 14614 | Rochester, NY | 1,224 | 4.8 mi |
| 14613 | Rochester, NY | 14,730 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14617, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,789 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 14617 in?
ZIP code 14617 (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 14617?
ZIP code 14617 in Rochester, NY has a population of 22,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14617?
The median household income in ZIP 14617 is $90,192, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14617?
The median home value in ZIP 14617 is $194,300, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14617?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14617 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14617?
ZIP code 14617 has 304 business establishments employing approximately 3,287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14617?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14617 are: Health care and social assistance (48), Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14617?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14617 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 14617?
In ZIP code 14617, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.9% 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 14617?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14617 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 14617?
In ZIP code 14617, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14617?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14617 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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