Zip code 14605: Rochester, New York

Q: What city is zip code 14605?

14605 is assigned to Rochester, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 14605 in?

14605 is in Monroe County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 14605?

About 11,783 people live in 14605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 14605?

The median household income in 14605 is $21,201.

Q: What zip codes are near 14605?

The closest zip codes to 14605 are 14603, 14604, 14614, 14643, 14647.

Residential delivery areaMonroe CountyEastern Time

Population

11,783

Median household income

$21K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$83K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$852/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.8 sq mi

6,601 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 14605

14605 is an urban zip code in Rochester, New York (Monroe County), covering 1.8 sq mi of land. About 11,783 people live here, or 6,601 per square mile. The median resident is 31.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $21,201 a year, about 26% of the national median of $80,734. 50.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $82,700, or 3.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 26% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $852 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; healthcare; and production and manufacturing. 37% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 14605 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate50.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%15th of 1,679 in NY
Unemployment rate14.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%61st of 1,685 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.580
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.51740th of 1,669 in NY
Residents under 1832.1%
98th
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%50th of 1,693 in NY
Population density6,601/sq mi
87th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi256th of 1,693 in NY
Diversity index64.8
83rd
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5148th of 1,693 in NY
Healthcare workers11.9%
80th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%568th of 1,685 in NY
Housing vacancy12.1%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%753rd of 1,675 in NY
Rent-burdened renters54.9%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%565th of 1,579 in NY
Government workers15.3%
61st
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,125th of 1,685 in NY
Foreign-born residents12.6%
59th
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%454th of 1,693 in NY
Work from home12.6%
49th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%738th of 1,685 in NY
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%471st of 1,689 in NY
Self-employed workers7.9%
31st
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,101st of 1,685 in NY
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,001st of 1,685 in NY
Population11,783
18th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366481st of 1,693 in NY
Residents 65 and older10.8%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,580th of 1,693 in NY
Veterans2.5%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,355th of 1,693 in NY
Median gross rent$852
10th
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,6211,127th of 1,367 in NY
Average commute19 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min1,445th of 1,618 in NY
Median age31.7
7th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,604th of 1,693 in NY
Median earnings per worker$32,500
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,3211,586th of 1,676 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher10.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%1,618th of 1,691 in NY
Homeownership rate25.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,585th of 1,673 in NY
Broadband access76.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%1,589th of 1,673 in NY
Median household income$21,201
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,9741,602nd of 1,602 in NY
Per capita income$16,679
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,7121,664th of 1,690 in NY
Median home value$82,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,8001,597th of 1,614 in NY

Measure	14605	Monroe	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Poverty rateWeakness	50.2%	13.6%	14%	12.5%	99th	15th of 1,679
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.4%	4.9%	6.4%	5.2%	99th	61st of 1,685
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.580	0.466	0.517	0.483	99th	40th of 1,669
Residents under 18	32.1%	20.3%	20.5%	22%	98th	50th of 1,693
Population density	6,601/sq mi	1,147/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	87th	256th of 1,693
Diversity index	64.8	51	65.5	61.4	83rd	148th of 1,693
Healthcare workers	11.9%	12.1%	11.8%	9.7%	80th	568th of 1,685
Housing vacancy	12.1%	6.2%	10%	10.1%	79th	753rd of 1,675
Rent-burdened renters	54.9%	51.4%	52.1%	51.1%	66th	565th of 1,579
Government workers	15.3%	14.4%	16.4%	14.5%	61st	1,125th of 1,685
Foreign-born residents	12.6%	7.9%	22.8%	14.1%	59th	454th of 1,693
Work from home	12.6%	15.6%	14.9%	15.1%	49th	738th of 1,685
Uninsured rate	5.3%	3.1%	5.1%	8.4%	36th	471st of 1,689
Self-employed workers	7.9%	8.1%	9.7%	10%	31st	1,101st of 1,685
Tech workers	1.4%	4.6%	3.5%	3.8%	20th	1,001st of 1,685
Population	11,783	753,753	19,852,366	334,922,499	18th	481st of 1,693
Residents 65 and older	10.8%	18.8%	17.9%	17.2%	12th	1,580th of 1,693
Veterans	2.5%	4.9%	3.7%	6.2%	11th	1,355th of 1,693
Median gross rent	$852	$1,173	$1,621	$1,413	10th	1,127th of 1,367
Average commuteStrength	19 min	19.9 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	9th	1,445th of 1,618
Median age	31.7	39.6	39.8	38.9	7th	1,604th of 1,693
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,500	$50,797	$55,321	$49,666	5th	1,586th of 1,676
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.7%	41.5%	40.2%	35.7%	3rd	1,618th of 1,691
Homeownership rateWeakness	25.6%	63.7%	54.3%	65.2%	3rd	1,585th of 1,673
Broadband accessWeakness	76.6%	90.4%	90.8%	91%	2nd	1,589th of 1,673
Median household incomeWeakness	$21,201	$76,382	$85,974	$80,734	1st	1,602nd of 1,602
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,679	$44,107	$50,712	$44,673	1st	1,664th of 1,690
Median home value	$82,700	$213,700	$423,800	$332,700	1st	1,597th of 1,614

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

10%

Under 5

23%

5–17

10%

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.7

Under 18

32.1%

65 and over

10.8%

Race and ethnicity

White10%
Black45%
Hispanic37%
Asian5%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

64.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

12.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

63%

Spanish

32%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 4,500
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 57.4%
Married couples: 14.2%
Living alone: 36.9%
Veterans (of adults): 2.5%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

58%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

14605

$21,201

Monroe Co.

$76,382

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,679

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

50.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.580

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

14605

$82,700

Monroe Co.

$213,700

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

14605

$852

Monroe Co.

$1,173

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

39%

2–4 units

32%

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

18%

Mobile home

0.5%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,118
Owner-occupied: 25.6%
Vacant: 12.1%
Median year built: 1955
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.9%
Home value to income: 3.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

57%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

16%

10–19

44%

20–29

17%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Healthcare

12%

Production

11%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Food service

Transportation and moving

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

11%

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Education

Other services

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Information

Construction

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$32,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	14605	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,435	$74,888
Service	$21,043	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,150	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,207	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

39%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 70.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 76.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.1%
No internet access: 15.2%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 12.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Rochester
State: New York
County: Monroe County
Center point: 43.1684° N, 77.6004° W
Land area: 1.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Rochester100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 14605

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
14603	Rochester, NY · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
14604	Rochester, NY	0.8 mi	3,251	$52,105	$784,700
14614	Rochester, NY	1 mi	1,158	$62,500	—
14643	Rochester, NY · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
14647	Rochester, NY · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
14650	Rochester, NY · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
14651	Rochester, NY · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
14607	Rochester, NY	1.4 mi	17,891	$59,787	$350,100
14608	Rochester, NY	1.5 mi	12,792	$40,646	$187,000
14621	Rochester, NY	1.5 mi	32,381	$35,383	$90,700
14613	Rochester, NY	2.2 mi	15,047	$37,778	$120,600
14609	Rochester, NY	2.5 mi	40,274	$64,603	$161,600

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Questions about 14605

What city is zip code 14605?

14605 is assigned to Rochester, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 14605 in?

14605 is in Monroe County, New York.

What is the population of 14605?

About 11,783 people live in 14605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 14605 in?

14605 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 14605?

The median household income in 14605 is $21,201.

What zip codes are near 14605?

The closest zip codes to 14605 are 14603, 14604, 14614, 14643, 14647.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 14605, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.