ZIP 14621 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Rochester city, NY (14621)

Median Income

$36,534

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,440

Wealth inflow

Population

33,349

Unemployment

9.6%

5.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,440 for ZIP 14621 (Rochester city, NY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

9.6%+159% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

45.4%+288% vs US avg

508

Establishments

17,293

Employees

~34 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction3.8%
Manufacturing11.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade13.9%
Transportation, utilities6.8%
Information2.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.8%
Professional, scientific, management10.1%
Education, health care, social33.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.3%
Other services2.7%
Public administration2.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 14621 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 1.2%, median income rose 12.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.1%.

Median Income

$36,534

-51% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate