PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14621

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

33,802
3,165/sq mi
$35,383
Median income
$90,700
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,165
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14621 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 33,802 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 3,165 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14621 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,383 (62% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $22,179. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.8%. Median home value sits at $90,700 (76% below the state average), median rent at $1,039 a month, and owner-occupancy at 35.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, 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 14621 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 14621

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14621.

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 14621, 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

33,802

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

3,165

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14621?

33.7

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 21.5%
African American 40.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%

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?

$35,383

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$22,179

Per Capita Income

34.3%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14621 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,383 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,077

Total Housing Units

13,141

Occupied Units

1,936

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.4%
Renter 64.6%

$90,700

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

$1,039

Median Rent

1951

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

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14621 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.7% 151
2021 +8.7% 164
2022 +22.0% 200
2023 +8.4% 217
2024 +12.3% 244

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 508 business establishments in ZIP 14621, employing approximately 17,293 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,205,109,000.

508

Businesses

17,293

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 127 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 79 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 60 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 60 11.8%
Construction 37 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 5.7%
Manufacturing 27 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 4.1%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.6%
Wholesale trade 12 2.4%
Finance and insurance 12 2.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Information 5 1.0%

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 14621 vs 14605 →

ZIP 14621 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 14621 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 14621 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 14621 ranks #null 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
14605 Rochester, NY 12,610 1.5 mi
14604 Rochester, NY 1,743 2.3 mi
14614 Rochester, NY 1,224 2.3 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 1.9 mi
14617 Rochester, NY 22,789 2.5 mi
14607 Rochester, NY 16,223 2.8 mi
14608 Rochester, NY 12,268 2.7 mi
14620 Rochester, NY 25,141 4.2 mi
14609 Rochester, NY 42,571 2.7 mi
14615 Rochester, NY 16,099 2.8 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
14534 standard
Pittsford, NY
Pop: 31,426

Related Areas

Monroe County Rochester, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14621 in? ▼
ZIP code 14621 (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 14621? ▼
ZIP code 14621 in Rochester, NY has a population of 33,802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14621? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14621 is $35,383, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14621? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14621 is $90,700, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14621? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14621 is African American at 40.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14621? ▼
ZIP code 14621 has 508 business establishments employing approximately 17,293 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14621? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14621 are: Retail trade (127), Health care and social assistance (79), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14621? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14621 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 14621? ▼
In ZIP code 14621, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 14621? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14621 is 21.2 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 14621? ▼
In ZIP code 14621, approximately 35.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14621? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14621 is 34.3% 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.