ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14526

Part of Penfield, NY
Pop. 19,629·Monroe County·267th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,647/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$318
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 14526 · $1,647
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,300
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,630/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,764/yr
At $1,647/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyMonroe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14526 (Penfield, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 61.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,629
Median income
$118,777
Median age
45.6
Renters
16%
Age distribution
22%
14.5%
27%
14.2%
22.2%
Under 1822%
18–3414.5%
35–5427%
55–6414.2%
65+22.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
88.8%
White88.8%
Black1%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
12.7%
21.9%
61.8%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+61.8%
Housing tenure
84%
16%
Owner84%
Renter16%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14526 in Penfield, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,273 → $118,777
up 28.7%
Population
19,931 → 19,629
down 1.5%
Renter share
17.1% → 16%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
59.7% → 61.8%
+2.1 pts
Median age
45.1 → 45.6
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $92,273 to $118,777 across the same window, up 28.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,931 to 19,629 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 59.7% to 61.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14526 covers Penfield, NY. The median rent here is $1,647/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($118,777/yr), ZIP 14526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14526 (Penfield, NY) is $1,647. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14526's median rent of $1,647/mo is $318 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14526 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14526 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #267 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,647/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,647/mo in ZIP 14526. The local median household income is $118,777/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14526?

Rent in ZIP 14526 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 14526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,647/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($118,777/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16% of ZIP 14526 households are renters, while 84% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14526 compare to the rest of Penfield?

ZIP 14526 sits right at the Penfield citywide median of $1,647/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,647/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 14526's median household income ($118,777/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14526 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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