Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 12.7% ▲ 27% above avg |
| College Grads | 53.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9,171 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 107,649 (22%) |
| Some College | 53,082 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 51,640 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 62,624 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 205,372 (42%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,041 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,738 ▼ 28% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,185/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 337,804 |
| Vacant Units | 21,198 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Monroe County is located in New York and encompasses 61 ZIP codes spanning 22 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 754,156 residents. With a median age of 39.93, it is a middle-aged county.
Monroe County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,040 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Monroe County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $199,738 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,184. Homeownership rates are high at 64.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Monroe County are majority White (68.35%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Monroe County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 61 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14420 | Brockport | 20,097 | $69,716 | $178,600 | $951 | 2.7% | 47.9% |
| 14428 | Churchville | 7,986 | $86,711 | $215,100 | $1,060 | 5.6% | 49.3% |
| 14445 | East Rochester | 7,604 | $72,250 | $151,200 | $1,130 | 6.2% | 52.1% |
| 14450 | Fairport | 43,063 | $109,543 | $281,000 | $1,258 | 3.8% | 72.3% |
| 14464 | Hamlin | 6,725 | $75,583 | $142,300 | $916 | 6.4% | 48.6% |
| 14467 | Henrietta | 10,468 | $88,548 | $212,000 | $1,139 | 1.4% | 59.2% |
| 14468 | Hilton | 19,119 | $97,476 | $213,900 | $1,160 | 3.6% | 50.3% |
| 14472 | Honeoye Falls | 9,156 | $128,456 | $330,100 | $1,055 | 3.7% | 75.6% |
| 14506 | Mendon | 866 | $95,625 | $296,000 | $1,577 | 3.2% | 69.9% |
| 14511 | Mumford | 529 | $54,958 | — | — | 7.4% | 74.7% |
| 14514 | North Chili | 5,979 | $80,453 | $217,200 | $1,507 | 0.9% | 58.8% |
| 14526 | Penfield | 19,348 | $110,566 | $256,600 | $1,168 | 5.3% | 73.4% |
| 14534 | Pittsford | 33,361 | $144,832 | $343,800 | $1,676 | 3.1% | 78.9% |
| 14604 | Rochester | 2,708 | $63,672 | $705,100 | $1,253 | 1.4% | 69.2% |
| 14605 | Rochester | 11,796 | $23,255 | $81,000 | $815 | 12.8% | 22.4% |
| 14606 | Rochester | 27,478 | $57,287 | $150,500 | $978 | 7.6% | 36.4% |
| 14607 | Rochester | 17,577 | $56,270 | $304,100 | $1,129 | 5.9% | 67.7% |
| 14608 | Rochester | 12,417 | $39,537 | $180,300 | $898 | 12.6% | 39.2% |
| 14609 | Rochester | 40,171 | $61,933 | $144,500 | $1,122 | 7.9% | 46.8% |
| 14610 | Rochester | 14,082 | $83,260 | $238,200 | $1,181 | 3.2% | 74.1% |
| 14611 | Rochester | 17,595 | $29,870 | $77,900 | $1,024 | 10.1% | 29.2% |
| 14612 | Rochester | 35,339 | $81,598 | $187,500 | $1,069 | 4.0% | 51.8% |
| 14613 | Rochester | 14,740 | $33,370 | $108,200 | $939 | 5.0% | 25.1% |
| 14614 | Rochester | 1,112 | $63,452 | — | $1,431 | 14.6% | 24.8% |
| 14615 | Rochester | 18,255 | $53,150 | $121,900 | $1,065 | 7.3% | 34.9% |
| 14616 | Rochester | 26,837 | $62,564 | $136,100 | $1,087 | 5.2% | 38.8% |
| 14617 | Rochester | 21,287 | $89,530 | $179,100 | $1,197 | 4.1% | 64.2% |
| 14618 | Rochester | 24,621 | $122,647 | $301,300 | $1,407 | 5.0% | 83.7% |
| 14619 | Rochester | 14,223 | $66,345 | $112,500 | $1,238 | 5.4% | 45.1% |
| 14620 | Rochester | 22,866 | $59,525 | $197,700 | $1,193 | 4.7% | 66.4% |
| 14621 | Rochester | 33,349 | $36,534 | $83,300 | $989 | 9.6% | 26.6% |
| 14622 | Rochester | 12,794 | $73,683 | $160,400 | $1,032 | 4.1% | 49.1% |
| 14623 | Rochester | 25,689 | $61,088 | $167,800 | $1,221 | 7.3% | 55.3% |
| 14624 | Rochester | 38,834 | $86,046 | $172,200 | $1,249 | 3.4% | 48.6% |
| 14625 | Rochester | 10,667 | $107,246 | $233,000 | $1,442 | 3.1% | 70.1% |
| 14626 | Rochester | 29,210 | $78,785 | $185,300 | $1,206 | 4.7% | 46.0% |
| 14543 | Rush | 3,301 | $118,868 | $242,500 | — | 2.3% | 57.6% |
| 14546 | Scottsville | 4,585 | $82,578 | $173,800 | $1,260 | 4.2% | 54.3% |
| 14559 | Spencerport | 17,646 | $91,021 | $218,900 | $1,150 | 4.3% | 53.7% |
| 14580 | Webster | 54,466 | $95,499 | $253,000 | $1,387 | 2.7% | 60.5% |
| 14586 | West Henrietta | 13,056 | $122,833 | $254,900 | $1,562 | 4.3% | 62.4% |