ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 14621

Pop. 32,381·Monroe County·301st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$550
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ZIP 14621 · $1,415
More affordable than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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

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
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyMonroe County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 14621 (Rochester, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,381
Median income
$35,383
Median age
33.7
Renters
64.6%
Age distribution
27.4%
24.2%
21.6%
15.9%
Under 1827.4%
18–3424.2%
35–5421.6%
55–6410.9%
65+15.9%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
21.5%
40.2%
40.2%
White21.5%
Black40.2%
Hispanic40.2%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
24.4%
36.9%
26.9%
No HS diploma24.4%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+11.8%
Housing tenure
35.4%
64.6%
Owner35.4%
Renter64.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 14621 in Rochester, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,296 → $35,383
up 16.8%
Population
33,058 → 32,381
down 2.0%
Renter share
65.6% → 64.6%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
10.5% → 11.8%
+1.3 pts
Median age
34.8 → 33.7
-1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $30,296 to $35,383 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.8% shift. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 33,058 residents to roughly 32,381.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 14621 covers Rochester, NY. The median rent here is $1,415/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($35,383/yr), ZIP 14621 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 14621?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 14621 (Rochester, NY) is $1,415. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 14621 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 14621's median rent of $1,415/mo is $550 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 14621 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 14621 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #301 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,415/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 14621?

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 $1,415/mo in ZIP 14621. The local median household income is $35,383/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 14621?

Rent in ZIP 14621 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 14621 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 14621 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($35,383/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 14621 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 14621 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.6% of ZIP 14621 households are renters, while 35.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 14621 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 14621 compare to the rest of Rochester?

ZIP 14621 is more affordable than Rochester overall. At $1,415/mo, it's $117 below the Rochester citywide median of $1,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 14621 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 14621 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 14621's median household income ($35,383/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 14621 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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