14612 ZIP Code — Rochester, NY
Monroe County, New York
ZIP code 14612 is located in Rochester, New York, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 17.22 square miles and serves a population of 35,265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.
About ZIP code 14612
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $75,648. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
35,265
population
17.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
14612 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 14612
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Rochester | Acceptable |
| Rochester | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
14616 Rochester (2 mi)
14615 Rochester (3.3 mi)
14626 Rochester (3.9 mi)
14617 Rochester (4.6 mi)
14613 Rochester (5.5 mi)
14621 Rochester (5.9 mi)
14606 Rochester (6 mi)
14622 Rochester (6.5 mi)
14605 Rochester (7 mi)
14614 Rochester (7.3 mi)
14608 Rochester (7.6 mi)
14638 Rochester (7.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,265 |
| Population density | 2,048 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 055 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.2574 |
| Longitude | -77.6681 |
| 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 | 41.1% | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 29.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 6.3% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
35,265
Population
2,048
People per sq mi
44.1
Median age
$75,648
Median household income
$40,084
Per capita income
$177,300
Median home value
$1,003
Median monthly rent
70.2%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
11,440
Housing units
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
701
Under 5
720
1,029
5–9
1,057
961
10–14
987
1,061
15–19
1,091
755
20–24
776
2,293
25–34
2,357
2,145
35–44
2,204
2,547
45–54
2,618
1,003
55–59
1,031
1,341
60–64
1,378
2,085
65–74
2,142
1,009
75–84
1,038
462
85+
474
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,834 | 19.4% |
| 18 and over | 28,431 | 80.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,210 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 44.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.1%
Black or African American
9.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
2.3%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,657 | 78.1% |
| Black or African American | 3,553 | 9.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,753 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,451 | 4% |
| Other race | 844 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 415 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 43 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.1% | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.7% | 29.8% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.3% | 22.9% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 6.3% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $75,648 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.0%
$50k–$100k
6.1%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
33.3%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
8.0%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,003 |
| Owner occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter occupied | 29.8% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 66.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.8% |
| Electricity | 14.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,957 | 45.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,326 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,812 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,230 | 27.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,239 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,965 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.8% | 29.2% |
| Married | 50.7% | 46.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
25.6%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
13.9%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 410 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 376 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,781 | 39.3% |
| High school | 1,774 | 25.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,735 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.7%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Professional & management
11.0%
Retail trade
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Construction
5.3%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Information
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.8% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.5% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
17.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.0% |
| Retirement income | 33.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 70.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,738 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,844 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 976 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 158 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 511 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 163 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,273 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 32,732 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 29,204 | 82.8% |
| Foreign born | 541 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,992 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,498 | 75.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,528 | 15.7% |
| French | 4,339 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 1,667 | 4.7% |
| English | 643 | 1.8% |
| German | 334 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 172 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 109 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 31 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.5% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14612
What city is ZIP code 14612 in?
ZIP code 14612 is primarily assigned to Rochester, New York.
What county is ZIP code 14612 in?
ZIP code 14612 falls within Monroe County, New York.
Does ZIP code 14612 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 14612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14612?
The median home value in ZIP code 14612 is $177,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 14612?
ZIP code 14612 has an estimated population of 35,265 residents, with a density of 2,048 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 14612?
The median household income in ZIP code 14612 is $75,648, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 14612 in?
ZIP code 14612 observes the EST timezone.