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ZIP 14608

Pop. 12,792·Monroe County·303rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,429/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
-$501
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ZIP 14608 · $1,429
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,720
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,430/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,148/yr
At $1,429/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyMonroe County
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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 14608 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,429/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($40,646/yr), ZIP 14608 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14608?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14608 (Rochester, NY) is $1,429. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14608's median rent of $1,429/mo is $501 (26%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

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

ZIP 14608 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #303 out of 348 ZIPs at $1,429/mo.

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 $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,429/mo in ZIP 14608. The local median household income is $40,646/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14608?

Rent in ZIP 14608 has increased 19.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14608 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,429/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($40,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14608 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 14608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78% of ZIP 14608 households are renters, while 22% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14608 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14608 compare to the rest of Rochester?

ZIP 14608 is more affordable than Rochester overall. At $1,429/mo, it's $103 below the Rochester citywide median of $1,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14608 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,429/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 14608's median household income ($40,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14608 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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