ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14608

Part of Rochester, NY

Pop. 12,792·Monroe County·319th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$1,264/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.2%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$668

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 14608 · $1,264

More affordable than 88% 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

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 14608 changed +10.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($40,646) is $1,016 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,010); a 1-bedroom is $1,140.

Rank in Rochester

3rd cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Rochester.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14608. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,168/yr

At $1,264/mo median

Location

CityRochester

StateNY

CountyMonroe County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14608 (Rochester, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,792

Median income

$40,646

Median age

33.3

Renters

78%

Age distribution

23.7%

29%

24.1%

12.6%

Under 1823.7%

18–3429%

35–5424.1%

55–6412.6%

65+10.6%

Gender

45.7%

54.3%

Male45.7%

Female54.3%

Race & ethnicity

25.6%

52%

12.7%

White25.6%

Black52%

Hispanic12.7%

Asian3.7%

Other6%

Education (25+)

17.6%

32.1%

27.5%

22.8%

No HS diploma17.6%

HS diploma32.1%

Some college27.5%

Bachelor's+22.8%

Housing tenure

22%

78%

Owner22%

Renter78%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14608 in Rochester, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$28,901 → $40,646

up 40.6%

Population

11,987 → 12,792

up 6.7%

Renter share

76.7% → 78%

+1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

24.1% → 22.8%

-1.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $28,901 in 2021 to $40,646 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 11,987 to 12,792 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14608 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,264/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 37% of local median household income ($40,646/yr), ZIP 14608 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14608?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,264/mo in ZIP 14608. The local median household income is $40,646/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14608?

Rent in ZIP 14608 has risen 10.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 14608 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14608 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #319 of 334 at $1,264/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14608 changed +10.2%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.