14605 ZIP Code — Rochester, NY

Monroe County, New York

ZIP code 14605 is located in Rochester, New York, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 1.79 square miles and serves a population of 11,348 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14605

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,600. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $23,220. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 55% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 14605 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,348

population

1.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14604 Rochester (0.7 mi) 14614 Rochester (0.8 mi) 14651 Rochester (1 mi) 14652 Rochester (1 mi) 14644 Rochester (1 mi) 14638 Rochester (1 mi) 14694 Rochester (1 mi) 14646 Rochester (1 mi) 14643 Rochester (1 mi) 14639 Rochester (1 mi) 14650 Rochester (1 mi) 14649 Rochester (1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,348
Population density	6,340 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	1.79 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.1669
Longitude	-77.6041
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	585

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.1%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	29.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	22.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	6.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

11,348

Population

6,340

People per sq mi

29.8

Median age

$23,220

Median household income

$18,279

Per capita income

$80,600

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

26.2%

Home ownership

43.0%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

1,869

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

516

Under 5

605

362

5–9

423

481

10–14

564

417

15–19

488

504

20–24

591

667

25–34

782

556

35–44

650

501

45–54

586

322

55–59

377

228

60–64

266

446

65–74

522

142

75–84

166

85+

100

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,389	29.9%
18 and over	7,959	70.1%
65 and over	1,462	12.9%
Median age	29.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 42.5%

White 19.7%

Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

Other race 10.7%

Two or more races 7.1%

Asian 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,692	42.5%
White	2,632	19.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2,030	15.2%
Other race	1,432	10.7%
Two or more races	955	7.1%
Asian	610	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.1%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	29.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	22.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	6.3%	11.5%

Under $10k 14.4%

$10k–$15k 20.6%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.4%
$10k–$15k	20.6%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$23,220

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.4%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 1.4%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$80,600
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	26.2%
Renter occupied	73.8%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	30.6%
Large apartment buildings	14.1%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	10.9%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	42.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	17.9%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	40.2%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	20.5%
3 or more	4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.7%
Electricity	26.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	1.4%
No fuel used	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	581	13.8%
Cohabiting couple	360	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	969	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,307	54.7%
Households with children under 18	1,571	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,229	29.1%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.7%	56.1%
Married	19.8%	19.5%
Separated	3.1%	8.5%
Widowed	2.3%	7.3%
Divorced	8.1%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.2%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	238	6.9%
Kindergarten	243	7.0%
Elementary school	1,476	42.5%
High school	709	20.4%
College / grad school	803	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Retail trade 16.2%

Professional & management 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Other services 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Public administration 3.6%

Construction 3.0%

Information 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.3%
Service	29.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.6%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	16.4%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 43.0%

Under 18 years 58.3%

18 and over 36.5%

Married-couple families 16.9%

Female-led households 54.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	12.2%
Supplemental Security	19.5%
Cash public assistance	13.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	55.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	26.2%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	42.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	28.1%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	25.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	43.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.0%
Teeth loss	32.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	202	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	10.9%
18–64 years	27.1%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.8%
Public insurance	71.1%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,227	90.1%
Spanish	2,161	21.1%
Other Indo-European	1,656	16.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	281	2.7%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,055	88.6%
Born in same state	7,770	68.5%
Born in different state	6,271	55.3%
Foreign born	2,285	20.1%
Naturalized citizen	1,293	11.4%
Not a US citizen	866	67.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	270	2.4%
Arab	156	1.4%
French	92	0.8%
Irish	25	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	0.1%
English	9	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	79.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14605

What city is ZIP code 14605 in?

ZIP code 14605 is primarily assigned to Rochester, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14605 in?

ZIP code 14605 falls within Monroe County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14605?

43% of residents in ZIP code 14605 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 14605 mostly rentals?

74% of occupied units in ZIP code 14605 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14605?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 14605?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 14605 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 14605 in?

ZIP code 14605 observes the EST timezone.