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ZIP 14612

Pop. 35,152·Monroe County·334th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,258/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$672
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ZIP 14612 · $1,258
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,510/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,096/yr
At $1,258/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyMonroe County
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
47
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%
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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 14612 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,258/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($82,800/yr), ZIP 14612 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14612?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14612 (Rochester, NY) is $1,258. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14612 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14612's median rent of $1,258/mo is $672 (35%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

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

ZIP 14612 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #334 out of 348 ZIPs at $1,258/mo.

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 $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,258/mo in ZIP 14612. The local median household income is $82,800/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14612?

Rent in ZIP 14612 has decreased 3.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 14612 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14612 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,258/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($82,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14612 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 14612 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of ZIP 14612 households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 14612 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 14612 compare to the rest of Rochester?

ZIP 14612 is more affordable than Rochester overall. At $1,258/mo, it's $274 below the Rochester citywide median of $1,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14612 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14612 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,258/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 14612's median household income ($82,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14612 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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