ZIP Code 14608 -- Rochester, NY

Monroe | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • 77.99% of residents rent their homes, suggesting a transient or urban area with a strong rental market.

Quick Overview

Population
12,792
Unknown
Median Income
$40,646
Home Value
$187,000
Median Rent
$990
Median Age
33.30
Diversity Index
70.40
Very High
Cost of Living
73.1
significantly below average
Unemployment
13.0%

About ZIP Code 14608

ZIP code 14608 in Rochester, New York is a unknown area with a population of 12,792. The median household income is $40,646, which is This is 46% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $187,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.6x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 73.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 33.30 years. Approximately 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Monroe, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
12,792
Median Age
33.30
Male Population
5,842
45.7%
Female Population
6,950
54.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
70.40 Very High
White
25.6%
Black or African American
52.0%
Hispanic or Latino
12.7%
Asian
3.7%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
14.7%
Other Race
3.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$40,646
Mean Household Income
$55,459
Per Capita Income
$26,514
Below Poverty Line
36.4%

This is 46% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$187,000
Median Rent
$990
Total Housing Units
6,933
Occupied Units
5,902
Vacant Units
1,031
14.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1938
Owner Occupied
22.0%
Renter Occupied
78.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.6x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 22.0% Renter 78.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 82.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 10.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
5,952
Employment Rate
87.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
61.8%
Carpool
9.1%
Public Transit
11.2%
Work from Home
9.6%

Cost of Living Index

73.1
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 14608 is 26.9% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Rochester

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
14609 40,274 $64,603 $161,600
14612 35,152 $82,800 $202,900
14621 32,381 $35,383 $90,700
14626 29,273 $78,204 $198,400
14623 26,032 $65,342 $181,300
14606 25,538 $55,807 $158,400

Other ZIP Codes in Monroe

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
14580 Webster 54,180 $98,310
14450 Fairport 42,750 $109,466
14609 Rochester 40,274 $64,603
14624 Westgate 38,626 $87,989
14612 Rochester 35,152 $82,800
14534 Pittsford 33,230 $143,694

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 14608

ZIP code 14608 (Rochester, NY) has a total population of 12,792 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 33.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 14608 is $40,646 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 46% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 14608 is primarily located in Rochester, New York (NY). It falls within Monroe County.

The median home value in ZIP code 14608 is $187,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $990.

The median age in ZIP code 14608 is 33.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 14608 has a cost of living index of 73.07 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 14608, 22.80% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 10.24% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 14608 is 12.97%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.56% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.