Rochester, NY · standard
ZIP Code 14624
Monroe County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,296
- 502/sq mi High-density area
- $87,989
- Median income Above-median income area
- $184,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rochester pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 502
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14624 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 14624 (Rochester, NY) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 221.6 in 2023 to 239.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 14624 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 36,296 residents across 72.3 square miles, a density of 502 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 14624 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,989 (5% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,788. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,700 (51% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,310; owner occupancy is 78.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monroe County, so 14624 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 14624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14624.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
118 establishments
- Construction
Construction
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
94 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 14624, 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
36,296
Population
72.3
Area (sq mi)
502
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 14624?
40.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
7.0%
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?
$87,989
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$40,788
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 14624 ranks nationally
Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$87,989 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,668housing units
15,668
Total Housing Units
15,365
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,700
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$1,310
Median Rent
1972
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 14624 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.7% | 153 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 172 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 198 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 222 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 239 |
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 1,116 business establishments in ZIP 14624, employing approximately 23,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,446,014,000.
1,116
Businesses
23,332
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 118 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 116 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 103 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 101 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 94 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 94 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 75 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 69 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 4.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 39 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.1% |
| Information | 15 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 14624 vs 14606 →
ZIP 14624 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14624
Rochester (14624)
36,296 residents
- 14626
Rochester (14626)
30,041 residents
- 14606
Rochester (14606)
28,255 residents
- 14623
Rochester (14623)
27,173 residents
- 14620
Rochester (14620)
25,141 residents
- 14611
Rochester (14611)
17,396 residents
- 14619
Rochester (14619)
14,749 residents
- 14608 12,268
Rochester (14608)
12,268 residents
- 14586 10,256
West Henrietta (14586)
10,256 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 14624 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 14624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 14586
West Henrietta (14586)
$124,457 median income
- 14624
Rochester (14624)
$87,989 median income
- 14514
North Chili (14514)
$86,493 median income
- 14626
Rochester (14626)
$78,204 median income
- 14619
Rochester (14619)
$68,333 median income
- 14623
Rochester (14623)
$65,342 median income
- 14620
Rochester (14620)
$61,783 median income
- 14606
Rochester (14606)
$55,807 median income
- 14608 $40,646
Rochester (14608)
$40,646 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 14624 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14606 | Rochester, NY | 28,255 | 3.5 mi |
| 14619 | Rochester, NY | 14,749 | 4.2 mi |
| 14514 | North Chili, NY | 6,389 | 3.9 mi |
| 14627 | Rochester, NY | 2,320 | 5.2 mi |
| 14611 | Rochester, NY | 17,396 | 4.5 mi |
| 14626 | Rochester, NY | 30,041 | 6.1 mi |
| 14620 | Rochester, NY | 25,141 | 6.4 mi |
| 14623 | Rochester, NY | 27,173 | 5.3 mi |
| 14586 | West Henrietta, NY | 10,256 | 6.3 mi |
| 14608 | Rochester, NY | 12,268 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 14624, 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 (36,296 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 14624 in?
ZIP code 14624 (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 14624?
ZIP code 14624 in Rochester, NY has a population of 36,296 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14624?
The median household income in ZIP 14624 is $87,989, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14624?
The median home value in ZIP 14624 is $184,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 14624 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14624?
ZIP code 14624 has 1,116 business establishments employing approximately 23,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14624 are: Health care and social assistance (118), Construction (116), Other services (except public administration) (103). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14624?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14624 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 14624?
In ZIP code 14624, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 14624?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14624 is 19.2 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 14624?
In ZIP code 14624, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14624 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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