14543 ZIP Code — Rush, NY

Monroe County, New York

ZIP code 14543 is located in Rush, New York, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 25.14 square miles and serves a population of 3,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 585.

About ZIP code 14543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $112,568. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 48% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 14543 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,217

population

25.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rush	Acceptable
Rush	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14472 Honeoye Falls (3.6 mi) 14586 West Henrietta (3.7 mi) 14467 Henrietta (3.9 mi) 14623 Rochester (6.3 mi) 14546 Scottsville (6.7 mi) 14506 Mendon (7.8 mi) 14534 Pittsford (7.9 mi) 14414 Avon (7.9 mi) 14485 Lima (8.4 mi) 14642 Rochester (8.9 mi) 14475 Ionia (9.2 mi) 14585 West Bloomfield (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,217
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	25.14 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	42.9976
Longitude	-77.6593
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	20.4%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	44.1%	22.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	6.3%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,217

Population

128

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$112,568

Median household income

$52,151

Per capita income

$231,700

Median home value

$1,045

Median monthly rent

95.4%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,346

Housing units

41.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

127

15–19

118

20–24

25–34

177

35–44

164

228

45–54

210

198

55–59

182

131

60–64

120

313

65–74

289

116

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	520	16.2%
18 and over	2,697	83.8%
65 and over	979	30.4%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%

Two or more races 5.6%

Asian 2.3%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,890	88.1%
Two or more races	185	5.6%
Asian	75	2.3%
Black or African American	67	2%
Hispanic or Latino	62	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.4%	41.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	29.8%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	44.1%	22.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.0%	6.3%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	21.4%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$112,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 36.0%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,700
Median rent / month	$1,045
Owner occupied	95.4%
Renter occupied	4.6%
Vacant	0.8%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	21.2%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	38.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.0%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Fuel oil	5.8%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	823	58.8%
Cohabiting couple	73	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	262	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	241	17.2%
Households with children under 18	263	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	661	47.2%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	22.0%
Married	55.9%	64.1%
Separated	3.0%	2.5%
Widowed	6.4%	5.8%
Divorced	7.3%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	41.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.1%
Kindergarten	39	6.3%
Elementary school	196	31.5%
High school	241	38.7%
College / grad school	134	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 18.9%

Professional & management 13.8%

Construction 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Retail trade 7.6%

Other services 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.9%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	51.9%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	29.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	18.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	77.1%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	263	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	26.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,172	98.6%
Spanish	40	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	40	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,082	95.8%
Born in same state	3,082	95.8%
Born in different state	2,495	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	135	4.2%
Not a US citizen	124	91.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	639	19.9%
French	565	17.6%
Arab	442	13.7%
German	36	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	24	0.7%
Polish	22	0.7%
English	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14543

What city is ZIP code 14543 in?

ZIP code 14543 is primarily assigned to Rush, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14543 in?

ZIP code 14543 falls within Monroe County, New York.

Is ZIP code 14543 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 14543 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14543 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 14543 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 14543 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 14543 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 14543 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 14543 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 14543 in?

ZIP code 14543 observes the EST timezone.