| ZIP Code | 14526 |
|---|---|
| City | Penfield |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Area Code | 585 |
| Elevation | 510 ft |
| Latitude | 43.151464 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.444396 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36055 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 73.4% ▲ 89% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 80 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,523 (11.8%) |
| Some College | 787 (6.1%) |
| Associates | 1,058 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,437 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,056 (62.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,566 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $256,600 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,168/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,231 |
| Vacant Units | 374 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,231 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 374 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 14526 is located in Penfield, New York, within Monroe County. With a population of 19,348, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.5 years. Economically, 14526 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,566 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 14526 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $256,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,168 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 14526 is primarily White (87.42%). Residents are highly educated — 73.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 14526 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 14526 in Penfield, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,348 residents, a median household income of $110,566, and a median home value of $256,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.