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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
$90,192
Median income
$194,300
Median home value
47.9%
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 27%
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $47,315. Local economic indicators show a 5.7% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $194,300 (49% below the state average), median rent at $1,212 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 14617 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 14617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14617.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 14617?

44.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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

$47,315

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14617 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,192 Top 27% higher than 73% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,751

Total Housing Units

9,362

Occupied Units

389

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$194,300

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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

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ZIP 14617 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 14617 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 14617 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 14617 ranks the highest 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.