PlainZIP

Rochester, NY · standard

ZIP Code 14626

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

30,041
851/sq mi
$78,204
Median income
$198,400
Median home value
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
851
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 14626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 14626 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, with 30,041 residents across 35.3 square miles, a density of 851 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 14626 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,204 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,732. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. Housing costs here run $198,400 for a typical home value (48% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,303 a month; 67.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 14626, plus 6 more within Monroe County, give a clearer read than the 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 14626

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 14626.

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 14626, 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

30,041

Population

35.3

Area (sq mi)

851

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 14626?

45.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.8%
African American 8.7%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$78,204

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$43,732

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 14626 ranks nationally

Rochester, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,204 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,894

Total Housing Units

13,109

Occupied Units

785

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$198,400

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,303

Median Rent

1980

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)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 14626 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 139
2021 +14.7% 159
2022 +12.5% 179
2023 +11.9% 201
2024 +11.3% 223

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 761 business establishments in ZIP 14626, employing approximately 12,945 people with a combined annual payroll of $668,164,000.

761

Businesses

12,945

Employees

$668.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 164 21.6%
Health care and social assistance 118 15.5%
Construction 78 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 77 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 61 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.4%
Finance and insurance 39 5.1%
Information 19 2.5%
Wholesale trade 18 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 15 2.0%
Educational services 11 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.3%
Manufacturing 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 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 14626 vs 14606 →

ZIP 14626 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 14626 ranks #4 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 14626 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 14626 ranks #5 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
14606 Rochester, NY 28,255 3.1 mi
14615 Rochester, NY 16,099 3.0 mi
14616 Rochester, NY 28,534 3.2 mi
14612 Rochester, NY 34,515 4.0 mi
14624 Rochester, NY 36,296 6.1 mi
14613 Rochester, NY 14,730 4.3 mi
14559 Spencerport, NY 18,057 5.6 mi
14617 Rochester, NY 22,789 6.1 mi
14611 Rochester, NY 17,396 5.7 mi
14621 Rochester, NY 33,802 5.8 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
14621 standard
Rochester, NY
Pop: 33,802

Related Areas

Monroe County Rochester, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 14626 in? ▼
ZIP code 14626 (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 14626? ▼
ZIP code 14626 in Rochester, NY has a population of 30,041 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 14626? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 14626 is $78,204, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 14626? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 14626 is $198,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 14626? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 14626 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 14626? ▼
ZIP code 14626 has 761 business establishments employing approximately 12,945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 14626? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 14626 are: Retail trade (164), Health care and social assistance (118), Construction (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 14626? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 14626 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 14626? ▼
In ZIP code 14626, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 14626? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 14626 is 19.3 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 14626? ▼
In ZIP code 14626, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14626? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 14626 is 8.4% 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.