Rochester, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14620
Monroe County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,141
- 2,168/sq mi High-density area
- $61,783
- Median income Below-median income area
- $205,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,168
- people per sq mi
- 29%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14620 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 14620 (Rochester, NY) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.5 in 2023 to 323.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14620 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 25,141 residents across 11.6 square miles, a density of 2,168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14620 reports a modest median household income of $61,783 (33% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,904. The poverty rate is 22.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $205,000 (46% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,266; owner occupancy is 29.2%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 14620 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 14620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14620.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 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 14620, 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
25,141
Population
11.6
Area (sq mi)
2,168
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14620?
34.0
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
12.0%
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?
$61,783
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$41,904
Per Capita Income
22.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14620 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)
$61,783 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
13,432housing units
13,432
Total Housing Units
12,359
Occupied Units
1,073
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,000
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,266
Median Rent
1945
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
+11.8%
YoY Change (2024)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14620 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 203 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 227 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 266 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 290 |
| 2024 | +11.8% | 324 |
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 489 business establishments in ZIP 14620, employing approximately 26,709 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,557,729,000.
489
Businesses
26,709
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 18.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 59 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 9.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 29 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 15 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
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 14620 vs 14627 →
ZIP 14620 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14621
Rochester (14621)
33,802 residents
- 14620
Rochester (14620)
25,141 residents
- 14618
Rochester (14618)
22,920 residents
- 14611
Rochester (14611)
17,396 residents
- 14607
Rochester (14607)
16,223 residents
- 14619
Rochester (14619)
14,749 residents
- 14605 12,610
Rochester (14605)
12,610 residents
- 14608 12,268
Rochester (14608)
12,268 residents
- 14627 2,320
Rochester (14627)
2,320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14620 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14618
Rochester (14618)
$125,098 median income
- 14619
Rochester (14619)
$68,333 median income
- 14614
Rochester (14614)
$62,500 median income
- 14620
Rochester (14620)
$61,783 median income
- 14607
Rochester (14607)
$59,787 median income
- 14604
Rochester (14604)
$52,105 median income
- 14608 $40,646
Rochester (14608)
$40,646 median income
- 14621 $35,383
Rochester (14621)
$35,383 median income
- 14611 $31,376
Rochester (14611)
$31,376 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14620 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14627 | Rochester, NY | 2,320 | 1.2 mi |
| 14604 | Rochester, NY | 1,743 | 1.9 mi |
| 14614 | Rochester, NY | 1,224 | 2.0 mi |
| 14607 | Rochester, NY | 16,223 | 1.8 mi |
| 14605 | Rochester, NY | 12,610 | 2.7 mi |
| 14608 | Rochester, NY | 12,268 | 1.9 mi |
| 14619 | Rochester, NY | 14,749 | 2.3 mi |
| 14611 | Rochester, NY | 17,396 | 2.5 mi |
| 14621 | Rochester, NY | 33,802 | 4.2 mi |
| 14618 | Rochester, NY | 22,920 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14620, 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 (25,141 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 14620 in?
ZIP code 14620 (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 14620?
ZIP code 14620 in Rochester, NY has a population of 25,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14620?
The median household income in ZIP 14620 is $61,783, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14620?
The median home value in ZIP 14620 is $205,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14620 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14620?
ZIP code 14620 has 489 business establishments employing approximately 26,709 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14620 are: Health care and social assistance (89), Accommodation and food services (87), Retail trade (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14620?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14620 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 14620?
In ZIP code 14620, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 14620?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14620 is 16.9 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 14620?
In ZIP code 14620, approximately 29.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14620 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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