ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14606

Part of Rochester, NY

Pop. 25,538·Monroe County·300th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$1,353/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.4%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

-$579

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ZIP 14606 · $1,353

More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,430

3 BR

$1,720

4 BR+

$1,890

Research median

$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 14606 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 14606 changed +6.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,807) is $1,395 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,140); a 2-bedroom is $1,430.

Rank in Rochester

8th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Rochester.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 14613, 3 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,203/mo), about $1,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14606. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,236/yr

At $1,353/mo median

Location

CityRochester

StateNY

CountyMonroe County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14606 (Rochester, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,538

Median income

$55,807

Median age

43.2

Renters

38.2%

Age distribution

21.9%

18.4%

26%

14.4%

19.3%

Under 1821.9%

18–3418.4%

35–5426%

55–6414.4%

65+19.3%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

51.2%

25%

17.7%

White51.2%

Black25%

Hispanic17.7%

Asian4.6%

Other1.5%

Education (25+)

16%

32.4%

28.8%

22.8%

No HS diploma16%

HS diploma32.4%

Some college28.8%

Bachelor's+22.8%

Housing tenure

61.8%

38.2%

Owner61.8%

Renter38.2%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 14606 in Rochester, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,040 → $1,353

up 30.1%

Income

$52,264 → $55,807

up 6.8%

Population

27,730 → 25,538

down 7.9%

Renter share

36.1% → 38.2%

+2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

21.7% → 22.8%

+1.1 pts

Median age

38.5 → 43.2

+4.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 14606 in Rochester, NY has shifted from $1,040 to $1,353, up 30.1% since 2023. Household income in the area moved from $52,264 to $55,807 across the same window, up 6.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 14606 in Rochester, NY losing about 2,192 residents over the five-year window, down 7.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.1% to 38.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 14606 in Rochester, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14606 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,353/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($55,807/yr), ZIP 14606 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,353/mo in ZIP 14606. The local median household income is $55,807/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14606?

Rent in ZIP 14606 has risen 6.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 14606 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14606 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #300 of 334 at $1,353/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14606 changed +6.4%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.