PlainZIP

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
$61,783
Median income
$205,000
Median home value
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

32th 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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $41,904. The poverty rate stands at 22.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $205,000 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,266 monthly, and 29.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 14620 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 14620

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14620.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 14620?

34.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.8%
African American 10.6%
Asian 8.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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

$41,904

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14620 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,783 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,432

Total Housing Units

12,359

Occupied Units

1,073

Vacant Units

1.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.2%
Renter 70.8%

$205,000

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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

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ZIP 14620 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 14620 ranks #2 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 14620 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 14620 ranks #4 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
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

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 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.

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