14551 ZIP Code — Sodus, NY

Wayne County, New York

ZIP code 14551 is located in Sodus, New York, within Wayne County. It covers approximately 43.66 square miles and serves a population of 4,956 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 315.

About ZIP code 14551

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,050. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 39% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 14551 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,956

population

43.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

14551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 14551

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 14551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sodus	Acceptable
Sodus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

14555 Sodus Point (4.2 mi) 14516 North Rose (6.7 mi) 14589 Williamson (6.7 mi) 14505 Marion (7.9 mi) 14489 Lyons (9.2 mi) 14513 Newark (9.9 mi) 14590 Wolcott (9.9 mi) 14433 Clyde (12.4 mi) 14568 Walworth (13 mi) 14519 Ontario (13.6 mi) 14522 Palmyra (14 mi) 14502 Macedon (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,956
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	43.66 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	43.2102
Longitude	-77.0389
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	315

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	39.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	34.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	22.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,956

Population

114

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$54,050

Median household income

$35,347

Per capita income

$114,100

Median home value

$821

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

2,301

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

101

10–14

115

15–19

104

20–24

239

25–34

218

217

35–44

198

302

45–54

275

465

55–59

422

271

60–64

247

319

65–74

290

166

75–84

151

117

85+

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	676	13.6%
18 and over	4,280	86.4%
65 and over	1,150	23.2%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.5%

Black or African American 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 3%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,141	79.5%
Black or African American	477	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	250	4.8%
Two or more races	167	3.2%
Other race	156	3%
Asian	10	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.7%	39.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	34.7%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.5%	22.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$54,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 30.5%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,100
Median rent / month	$821
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	43.3%
2 vehicles	26.4%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.0%
Electricity	13.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	14.0%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	992	42.7%
Cohabiting couple	307	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	525	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	497	21.4%
Households with children under 18	386	16.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	825	35.5%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	25.4%
Married	46.4%	46.4%
Separated	2.9%	3.0%
Widowed	5.1%	12.5%
Divorced	10.1%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	62	9.6%
Elementary school	316	49.1%
High school	127	19.8%
College / grad school	138	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 19.8%

Retail trade 16.0%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 35.4%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	33.6%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	380	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	43.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,780	96.4%
Spanish	128	2.7%
Other Indo-European	101	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.4%
Other languages	10	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,798	96.8%
Born in same state	4,787	96.6%
Born in different state	4,105	82.8%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	158	3.2%
Not a US citizen	103	65.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	600	12.1%
French	527	10.6%
Italian	484	9.8%
Arab	335	6.8%
German	11	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%
Norwegian	3	0.1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 14551

What city is ZIP code 14551 in?

ZIP code 14551 is primarily assigned to Sodus, New York.

What county is ZIP code 14551 in?

ZIP code 14551 falls within Wayne County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 14551?

20% of residents in ZIP code 14551 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 14551 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 14551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 14551?

The median home value in ZIP code 14551 is $114,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 14551?

ZIP code 14551 has an estimated population of 4,956 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 14551 in?

ZIP code 14551 observes the EST timezone.