PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14623

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

27,173
550/sq mi
$65,342
Median income
$181,300
Median home value
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
550
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14623 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14623 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 27,173 residents across 49.4 square miles, a density of 550 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14623 reports a modest median household income of $65,342 (29% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,387. Poverty here runs at 17.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $181,300 (52% below the state average), median rent at $1,311 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.3, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Monroe County, letting you compare 14623 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 14623

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14623.

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 14623, 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

27,173

Population

49.4

Area (sq mi)

550

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14623?

25.3

Median Age

55.0%

Male

45.0%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 9.7%
Asian 15.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$65,342

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,387

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

14.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14623 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,342 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,891

Total Housing Units

9,245

Occupied Units

646

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.6%
Renter 49.4%

$181,300

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$1,311

Median Rent

1970

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

261

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+161%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14623 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 167
2021 +11.2% 186
2022 +12.0% 208
2023 +13.1% 235
2024 +11.3% 261

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 1,453 business establishments in ZIP 14623, employing approximately 48,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,565,747,000.

1,453

Businesses

48,230

Employees

$2.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 261 18.0%
Accommodation and food services 167 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 147 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 132 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 121 8.3%
Wholesale trade 111 7.6%
Finance and insurance 101 7.0%
Manufacturing 75 5.2%
Construction 74 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 70 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 45 3.1%
Information 41 2.8%
Educational services 20 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 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 14623 vs 14627 →

ZIP 14623 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 14623 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 14623 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 14623 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 2.9 mi
14619 Rochester, NY 14,749 3.3 mi
14611 Rochester, NY 17,396 4.1 mi
14620 Rochester, NY 25,141 3.4 mi
14467 Henrietta, NY 9,105 3.6 mi
14608 Rochester, NY 12,268 4.6 mi
14586 West Henrietta, NY 10,256 3.9 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 6.5 mi
14614 Rochester, NY 1,224 5.0 mi
14604 Rochester, NY 1,743 5.1 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 14623 in? ▼
ZIP code 14623 (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 14623? ▼
ZIP code 14623 in Rochester, NY has a population of 27,173 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14623? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14623 is $65,342, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14623? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14623 is $181,300, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14623? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14623 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14623? ▼
ZIP code 14623 has 1,453 business establishments employing approximately 48,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14623? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14623 are: Retail trade (261), Accommodation and food services (167), Professional, scientific, and technical services (147). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14623? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14623 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 14623? ▼
In ZIP code 14623, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.4% 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 14623? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14623 is 14.7 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 14623? ▼
In ZIP code 14623, approximately 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14623? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14623 is 17.7% 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.