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U.S. ZIP Code · NY14609

Monroe County · Rochester, NY

Typical home value

$205,473[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
+8.0%
10-year / yr
+8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-27.7%
vs metro
-16.8%
vs state
-35.5%
ZIP 14609 location in NY
Location of ZIP 14609 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 14609 is worth $205,473 — 16.8% below the Rochester, NY median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,466 a month — a 8.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,466[2]
Gross yield
8.6%[2]
Cap rate
5.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,550[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Monroe County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
40,274[3]
Median household income
$64,603[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Monroe County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,045[5]
Moved in
11,410
Moved out
13,455

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
2
  • SCHOOL 33-JOHN JAMES AUDUBON

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    889 students

  • EAST UPPER HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    780 students

  • EAST IRONDEQUOIT MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · EAST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    651 students

  • EAST LOWER SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

    363 students

  • VERTUS CHARTER SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · VERTUS CHARTER SCHOOL

    336 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield8.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.1%
Annual rent$17,589

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,039
Loan principal$164,379
Down payment$41,095
Total interest paid$209,656

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.08
Monthly cost to own$1,589
Monthly rent$1,466

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
78th percentile[2]
Property tax
54th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 14609?
The typical home in 14609 is worth $205,473, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 14609?
Home values in 14609 are up 2.5% over the past year, and up 8.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 14609?
A typical home in 14609 rents for about $1,466 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 14609?
The effective property tax rate in 14609 is 2.2% — roughly $4,550 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 14609?
ZIP code 14609 has a population of 40,274 and a median household income of $64,603.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • North Rose CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $206,757
    Gross yield
  • NY

    Typical home
    $203,250
    Gross yield
  • Lyndonville, NY

    Typical home
    $209,889
    Gross yield
  • Newark, NY

    Typical home
    $200,689
    Gross yield
  • Rochester, NY

    Typical home
    $210,266
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Springwater CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $211,073
    Gross yield

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