Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.62 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7,316 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 73,588 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 36,609 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 33,909 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 37,465 (12.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 110,888 (37%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,568 ▼ 13% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,913 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,128/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 220,058 |
| Vacant Units | 16,742 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rochester is a city in New York, located in Monroe County. The city spans 40 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 476,655 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.61 years.
Economically, Rochester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,567 is near the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Rochester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,913, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,127 per month.
The population of Rochester is well-educated. 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (57.85%).
Rochester, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 40 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14604 | 2,708 | $63,672 | $705,100 | $1,253 | 1.4% | 69.2% | 3.3% |
| 14605 | 11,796 | $23,255 | $81,000 | $815 | 12.8% | 22.4% | 25.2% |
| 14606 | 27,478 | $57,287 | $150,500 | $978 | 7.6% | 36.4% | 62.3% |
| 14607 | 17,577 | $56,270 | $304,100 | $1,129 | 5.9% | 67.7% | 16.9% |
| 14608 | 12,417 | $39,537 | $180,300 | $898 | 12.6% | 39.2% | 22.5% |
| 14609 | 40,171 | $61,933 | $144,500 | $1,122 | 7.9% | 46.8% | 62.2% |
| 14610 | 14,082 | $83,260 | $238,200 | $1,181 | 3.2% | 74.1% | 54.4% |
| 14611 | 17,595 | $29,870 | $77,900 | $1,024 | 10.1% | 29.2% | 32.6% |
| 14612 | 35,339 | $81,598 | $187,500 | $1,069 | 4.0% | 51.8% | 72.2% |
| 14613 | 14,740 | $33,370 | $108,200 | $939 | 5.0% | 25.1% | 30.5% |
| 14614 | 1,112 | $63,452 | — | $1,431 | 14.6% | 24.8% | 2.9% |
| 14615 | 18,255 | $53,150 | $121,900 | $1,065 | 7.3% | 34.9% | 53.6% |
| 14616 | 26,837 | $62,564 | $136,100 | $1,087 | 5.2% | 38.8% | 68.9% |
| 14617 | 21,287 | $89,530 | $179,100 | $1,197 | 4.1% | 64.2% | 86.1% |
| 14618 | 24,621 | $122,647 | $301,300 | $1,407 | 5.0% | 83.7% | 76.5% |
| 14619 | 14,223 | $66,345 | $112,500 | $1,238 | 5.4% | 45.1% | 60.9% |
| 14620 | 22,866 | $59,525 | $197,700 | $1,193 | 4.7% | 66.4% | 28.7% |
| 14621 | 33,349 | $36,534 | $83,300 | $989 | 9.6% | 26.6% | 33.7% |
| 14622 | 12,794 | $73,683 | $160,400 | $1,032 | 4.1% | 49.1% | 81.0% |
| 14623 | 25,689 | $61,088 | $167,800 | $1,221 | 7.3% | 55.3% | 50.9% |
| 14624 | 38,834 | $86,046 | $172,200 | $1,249 | 3.4% | 48.6% | 80.1% |
| 14625 | 10,667 | $107,246 | $233,000 | $1,442 | 3.1% | 70.1% | 84.5% |
| 14626 | 29,210 | $78,785 | $185,300 | $1,206 | 4.7% | 46.0% | 68.2% |