14621 ZIP Code — Rochester, NY

Monroe County, New York

ZIP code 14621 is located in Rochester, New York, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 4.06 square miles and serves a population of 32,976 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14621

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 $76,400. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $32,713. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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 21 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 (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 14621 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.

32,976

population

4.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14621 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14621

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14621. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rochester	Acceptable
Rochester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14605 Rochester (1.4 mi) 14613 Rochester (2 mi) 14604 Rochester (2.1 mi) 14614 Rochester (2.1 mi) 14644 Rochester (2.4 mi) 14694 Rochester (2.4 mi) 14643 Rochester (2.4 mi) 14639 Rochester (2.4 mi) 14638 Rochester (2.4 mi) 14649 Rochester (2.4 mi) 14650 Rochester (2.4 mi) 14646 Rochester (2.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	32,976
Population density	8,122 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	4.06 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	43.1870
Longitude	-77.6003
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	73.7%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	29.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	22.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

32,976

Population

8,122

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$32,713

Median household income

$19,976

Per capita income

$76,400

Median home value

$931

Median monthly rent

34.6%

Home ownership

35.1%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

6,433

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,241

Under 5

1,354

1,059

5–9

1,157

1,362

10–14

1,486

1,031

15–19

1,126

1,022

20–24

1,116

2,384

25–34

2,603

1,897

35–44

2,070

1,524

45–54

1,663

934

55–59

1,019

949

60–64

1,036

1,322

65–74

1,443

640

75–84

698

402

85+

438

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,808	26.7%
18 and over	24,168	73.3%
65 and over	4,943	15.0%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 35.9%

White 24%

Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

Other race 12.7%

Two or more races 8.4%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	14,227	35.9%
White	9,497	24%
Hispanic or Latino	6,614	16.7%
Other race	5,038	12.7%
Two or more races	3,309	8.4%
Asian	468	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	297	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	140	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.7%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	29.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	22.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.3%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$32,713

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 49.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,400
Median rent / month	$931
Owner occupied	34.6%
Renter occupied	65.4%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	47.1%
Large apartment buildings	13.6%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	41.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	17.9%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	30.0%
1 vehicle	45.3%
2 vehicles	17.6%
3 or more	7.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.0%
Electricity	24.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Fuel oil	2.4%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,578	19.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,125	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,787	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	6,497	50.0%
Households with children under 18	4,179	32.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,596	27.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.2%	49.7%
Married	26.2%	20.9%
Separated	3.7%	4.5%
Widowed	3.5%	10.0%
Divorced	11.4%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.6%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	786	9.6%
Kindergarten	229	2.8%
Elementary school	4,058	49.4%
High school	1,925	23.4%
College / grad school	1,217	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.3%

Retail trade 14.2%

Professional & management 11.2%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 3.4%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	31.0%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	18.8%
Public transit	6.6%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.0

Poverty

All people 35.1%

Under 18 years 45.9%

18 and over 31.1%

Married-couple families 13.2%

Female-led households 38.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	18.3%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	45.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.6%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	39.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	47.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.0%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	929	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	26.7%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.6%
Public insurance	68.8%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	30,381	92.1%
Spanish	5,091	16.8%
Other Indo-European	4,432	14.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	229	0.8%
Other languages	327	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	30,156	91.4%
Born in same state	24,862	75.4%
Born in different state	20,020	60.7%
Foreign born	5,294	16.1%
Naturalized citizen	2,820	8.6%
Not a US citizen	1,565	55.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,242	3.8%
French	750	2.3%
Arab	488	1.5%
English	91	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	53	0.2%
Norwegian	36	0.1%
Polish	22	0.1%
Dutch	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14621

What city is ZIP code 14621 in?

ZIP code 14621 is primarily assigned to Rochester, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14621 in?

ZIP code 14621 falls within Monroe County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14621?

35% of residents in ZIP code 14621 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 14621 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 14621 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 14621?

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

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 14621?

Health data for ZIP code 14621 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 14621 in?

ZIP code 14621 observes the EST timezone.