ZIP Code 14617
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Rochester · Monroe County · New York
- Population
- 22,789
- Median income
- $90,192
- Median home value
- $194,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.9%
- Land area
- 19.9 sq mi
1,145/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 14617 in Rochester, New York has a population of 22,789. The median household income is $90,192, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $194,300, 30% below the US average. 47.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 14617 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.9 square miles in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. The area is home to 22,789 residents, producing a population density of 1,145 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 14617 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 14617 sits at $90,192 (2% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $47,315. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $194,300 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $1,212 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 14617 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 14617
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,315
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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