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Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14618

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

22,920
915/sq mi
$125,098
Median income
$332,900
Median home value
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
915
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14618 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 22,920 residents across 25.1 square miles, a density of 915 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14618 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,098 (35% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $65,266. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $332,900 (12% below the state average), median rent at $1,453 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. To put 14618 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 14618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14618.

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 14618, 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

22,920

Population

25.1

Area (sq mi)

915

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14618?

41.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

10.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$125,098

Median Household Income

+35% vs state

$65,266

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

15.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14618 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,098 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,214

Total Housing Units

8,773

Occupied Units

441

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$332,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,453

Median Rent

1957

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14618 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 162
2021 +10.5% 180
2022 +16.7% 210
2023 +10.8% 232
2024 +11.9% 260

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 868 business establishments in ZIP 14618, employing approximately 15,289 people with a combined annual payroll of $699,444,000.

868

Businesses

15,289

Employees

$699.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 171 19.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 111 12.8%
Retail trade 101 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 98 11.3%
Finance and insurance 83 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 73 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 61 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 4.8%
Educational services 28 3.2%
Construction 23 2.6%
Information 19 2.2%
Wholesale trade 18 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.0%
Manufacturing 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 14618 vs 14610 →

ZIP 14618 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 14618 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 14618 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 14618 ranks #2 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
14610 Rochester, NY 14,233 2.1 mi
14620 Rochester, NY 25,141 2.7 mi
14445 East Rochester, NY 8,019 3.3 mi
14609 Rochester, NY 42,571 4.5 mi
14607 Rochester, NY 16,223 3.0 mi
14625 Rochester, NY 10,387 3.5 mi
14627 Rochester, NY 2,320 3.9 mi
14534 Pittsford, NY 31,426 4.3 mi
14604 Rochester, NY 1,743 3.9 mi
14605 Rochester, NY 12,610 4.5 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 14618 in? ▼
ZIP code 14618 (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 14618? ▼
ZIP code 14618 in Rochester, NY has a population of 22,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14618 is $125,098, which is 64% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14618 is $332,900, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14618 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14618? ▼
ZIP code 14618 has 868 business establishments employing approximately 15,289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14618? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14618 are: Health care and social assistance (171), Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Retail trade (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14618? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14618 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 14618? ▼
In ZIP code 14618, 81.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.3% 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 14618? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14618 is 15.7 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 14618? ▼
In ZIP code 14618, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14618 is 6.8% 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.