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ZIP 14609

Pop. 40,274·Monroe County·305th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,392/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.2%
Month-over-Month
-7.8%
vs US Median
-$573
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ZIP 14609 · $1,392
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,960
Research median
$1,480/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,704/yr
At $1,392/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyMonroe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.2% YoY, -7.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14609 (Rochester, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,274
Median income
$64,603
Median age
37.1
Renters
36.1%
Age distribution
20.7%
26%
25.3%
16.6%
Under 1820.7%
18–3426%
35–5425.3%
55–6411.4%
65+16.6%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
48.1%
28.5%
18.9%
White48.1%
Black28.5%
Hispanic18.9%
Asian1.7%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
26.7%
28.3%
33.2%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+33.2%
Housing tenure
63.9%
36.1%
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14609 in Rochester, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,422 → $64,603
up 20.9%
Population
40,959 → 40,274
down 1.7%
Renter share
41.2% → 36.1%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 33.2%
+2.8 pts

Census figures show median household income at $64,603 today, compared with $53,422 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 40,959 to 40,274 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 36.1% of households rent today, against 41.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.4% to 33.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14609 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,392/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($64,603/yr), ZIP 14609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14609 (Rochester, NY) is $1,392. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14609's median rent of $1,392/mo is $573 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14609 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14609 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #305 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,392/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,392/mo in ZIP 14609. The local median household income is $64,603/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14609?

Rent in ZIP 14609 has decreased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 14609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14609 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,392/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($64,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14609 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.1% of ZIP 14609 households are renters, while 63.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14609 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14609 compare to the rest of Rochester?

ZIP 14609 is more affordable than Rochester overall. At $1,392/mo, it's $140 below the Rochester citywide median of $1,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,392/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 14609's median household income ($64,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14609 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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