ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14612

Part of Rochester, NY

Pop. 35,152·Monroe County·302nd most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$1,344/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.2%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

-$588

Reported rents

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ZIP 14612 · $1,344

More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,070

1 BR

$1,210

2 BR

$1,510

3 BR

$1,820

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,510/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 14612 changed +8.2% 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 9 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($82,800) is $2,070 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,000).

Rank in Rochester

6th cheapest of 19 ZIP codes in Rochester.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 14613, 6 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,203/mo), about $1,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 14612. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,128/yr

At $1,344/mo median

Location

CityRochester

StateNY

CountyMonroe County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14612 (Rochester, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,152

Median income

$82,800

Median age

Renters

26.7%

Age distribution

18.6%

17.9%

25.2%

15.5%

22.8%

Under 1818.6%

18–3417.9%

35–5425.2%

55–6415.5%

65+22.8%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

78.9%

White78.9%

Black9.4%

Hispanic8%

Asian1.1%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

27.7%

30.7%

34.7%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma27.7%

Some college30.7%

Bachelor's+34.7%

Housing tenure

73.3%

26.7%

Owner73.3%

Renter26.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14612 in Rochester, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$68,421 → $82,800

up 21.0%

Population

34,619 → 35,152

up 1.5%

Renter share

30% → 26.7%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

33% → 34.7%

+1.7 pts

Median age

45.3 → 47

+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $68,421 to $82,800 across the same window, up 21.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 14612 in Rochester, NY adding about 533 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 30% to 26.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 14612 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,344/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($82,800/yr), ZIP 14612 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14612?

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 $1,344/mo in ZIP 14612. The local median household income is $82,800/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14612?

Rent in ZIP 14612 has risen 8.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 14612 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14612 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #302 of 334 at $1,344/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 14612 changed +8.2%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.