Rochester ZIP Code List — Monroe County, NY

There are 40 unique ZIP codes in Rochester, New York. Area code: 585.

ZIP codes

160.75

sq mi land

6.21

sq mi water

585

area code

Rochester, NY ZIP code map

About Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY, is a vibrant city located in Monroe County and is well-known for its rich industrial history and cultural attractions. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, Rochester exudes a unique charm characterized by diverse neighborhoods and a strong sense of community. Known as the Flower City, it boasts beautiful gardens and parks and hosts the annual Lilac Festival that draws visitors from all over.

Location & geography

Geographically, Rochester is situated in the western part of New York, bordered by Lake Ontario to the north, providing picturesque waterfront views. The city covers a land area of 160.54 square miles and includes 6.14 square miles of water, enriching its landscape. Notable natural features such as the Genesee River, which runs through the city, add to its scenic beauty, and Rochester is conveniently located about 70 miles east of Buffalo and 90 miles southwest of Syracuse.

Community & economy

Rochester's community is a blend of urban and suburban living, providing a supportive environment with a population size that fosters connection. The city is home to several colleges and universities, reinforcing its educational character and attracting students from across the nation. Key industries in Rochester include education, healthcare, and technology, with numerous employers contributing to a robust local economy.

Transportation

Rochester is well-connected by major highways, including Interstate 490, Interstate 390, and New York State Route 33, facilitating easy travel in and out of the city. The nearest airport is Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), around 6 miles from downtown, offering both domestic and limited international flights. Public transportation options include the Greater Rochester Regional Transit Authority (RGRTA) which operates bus services throughout the city and the surrounding areas.

History

Rochester has a rich history, having emerged as a key manufacturing hub in the 19th century, particularly known for its role in the flour milling and optics industries. The city grew quickly due to its strategic location along the Erie Canal, which facilitated trade and transportation. Over the years, Rochester has evolved into a center for education and technology, witnessing significant contributions from various innovators and entrepreneurs.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Rochester is that it is home to the world-renowned Eastman School of Music, which attracts talented musicians and composers from all over the globe. Additionally, the city hosts a thriving film festival that showcases independent films, highlighting Rochester's commitment to the arts.

ZIP codes for Rochester, NY (40)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
14602	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14603	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14604	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14605	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14606	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14607	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14608	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14609	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14610	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14611	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14612	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14613	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14614	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14615	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14616	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14617	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14618	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14619	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14620	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14621	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14622	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14623	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14624	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14625	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14626	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14627	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14638	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14639	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14642	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14643	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14644	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14646	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14647	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14649	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14650	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14651	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14652	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14653	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14692	Rochester	Monroe	View map
14694	Rochester	Monroe	View map

Demographics & statistics

476,094

Population

37.6

Median age

$63,733

Median household income

$36,275

Per capita income

$172,139

Median home value

$1,095

Median monthly rent

50.7%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

130,212

Housing units

35.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

13,992

Under 5

11,990

13,804

5–9

11,829

15,097

10–14

12,937

17,682

15–19

15,153

19,347

20–24

16,580

41,155

25–34

35,269

30,301

35–44

25,966

29,168

45–54

24,996

17,089

55–59

14,644

15,958

60–64

13,676

24,853

65–74

21,299

11,776

75–84

10,092

6,161

85+

5,280

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	96,926	19.1%
18 and over	379,168	80.9%
65 and over	79,461	15.8%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.8%

Black or African American 20.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

Two or more races 6.3%

Other race 3.8%

Asian 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	299,674	58.8%
Black or African American	104,450	20.5%
Hispanic or Latino	33,598	6.6%
Two or more races	32,040	6.3%
Other race	19,522	3.8%
Asian	18,639	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,353	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	416	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$63,733

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,139
Median rent / month	$1,095
Owner occupied	50.7%
Renter occupied	49.3%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	53.3%
Large apartment buildings	13.5%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	15.6%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	34.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.1%
1 bedroom	17.1%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.3%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.4%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68,243	32.0%
Cohabiting couple	18,599	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	44,055	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	71,572	35.6%
Households with children under 18	52,171	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	57,888	26.6%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.9%	43.4%
Married	36.4%	34.1%
Separated	2.0%	2.8%
Widowed	2.9%	7.5%
Divorced	9.7%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 15.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	35.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6,985	6.0%
Kindergarten	4,973	4.2%
Elementary school	41,253	34.0%
High school	22,747	23.2%
College / grad school	38,999	32.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.6%

Professional & management 13.1%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.7%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	4.2%
Walk	3.1%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 25.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.5%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18,086	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	31.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	46.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	450,112	94.8%
Spanish	29,261	6.4%
Other Indo-European	14,320	3.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6,823	1.4%
Other languages	5,518	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	433,593	90.8%
Born in same state	412,686	86.3%
Born in different state	341,912	70.5%
Foreign born	20,907	4.5%
Naturalized citizen	42,501	9.2%
Not a US citizen	24,476	58.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55,805	11.7%
French	39,966	8.4%
Arab	19,186	4%
English	7,698	1.6%
German	3,366	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	1,633	0.3%
Polish	1,180	0.2%
Norwegian	1,067	0.2%
Dutch	709	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Rochester, NY have?

Rochester, NY has 36 ZIP codes: 14604, 14605, 14606, 14607, 14608, 14609, 14610, 14611, 14612, 14613, 14614, 14615, 14616, 14617, 14618, 14619, 14620, 14621, 14622, 14623, 14624, 14625, 14626, 14638, 14639, 14642, 14643, 14644, 14646, 14647, 14649, 14650, 14651, 14652, 14653, 14694. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Rochester, NY?

The primary ZIP code for Rochester, NY is 14604. The city uses area code 585 for phone service.

What county is Rochester, NY in?

Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.

How many ZIP codes are in Rochester, NY?

Rochester, NY has 36 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover the East End neighborhood and the University of Rochester campus area?

The University of Rochester campus and the East End neighborhood are primarily located in ZIP codes 14627 and 14618, with some portions extending into 14620.

Which ZIP codes include downtown Rochester and the central business district near the Genesee River?

Downtown Rochester's central business district is primarily served by ZIP codes 14604, 14605, and 14608, which cover the core urban area along the Genesee River.