| City: | Rochester, New York |
| County: | Monroe County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:02:50 PM |
| Population: | 2,986 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 585 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.1281, -77.6281 |
| Land Area: | 0.203 sq mi |
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ZIP code 14627 isn't a town. It's the University of Rochester, a private research university in Monroe County, New York. The entire ZIP covers just 0.1 square miles, essentially the main campus footprint. Of 2,986 residents, 2,909 (97%) live in group quarters, meaning dormitories and student housing.
Only 19 occupied housing units exist here, giving this ZIP a population-to-household ratio of 157 to 1. Median age tells the story: 20.2 years. These are undergraduates and graduate students pursuing degrees, not families in houses.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,986 |
| Group Quarters Population | 2,909 (97.4%) |
| Occupied Housing Units | 19 |
| Pop-to-Household Ratio | 157:1 |
| Median Age | 20.2 years |
The student body is diverse: 51.8% White, 29.9% Asian, and 9.8% Black or African American. Students show low per capita income ($4,965) and 0% hold bachelor's degrees because they haven't graduated yet.
The university employs 13,448 people across just 7 business establishments, making it one of the Rochester area's largest employers. Most employees commute from surrounding ZIP codes. The campus sits in the Highland neighborhood, adjacent to 19th Ward, Plymouth-Exchange, and Strong.
Mail delivery works differently on a university campus. The ZIP+4 data shows 28 PO Box-type records and only 3 street records along Joseph C Wilson Boulevard, the campus's main thoroughfare named for the Xerox founder who chaired Rochester's board of trustees.
There's no public post office with PO Boxes for the general public. Instead, mail goes through the university mail system with internal distribution to residence halls and departments.
Mail to students and staff uses the university's internal addressing:
[Recipient Name]
University of Rochester
[Building/Dept]
Rochester, NY 14627The single street name honors Joseph C. Wilson, founder of Xerox Corporation and longtime University of Rochester board chair.
ZIP Code 14627 has 2,986 residents and 19 households (average 4.05 persons per household). The median age is 20.2 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (51.8%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (29.9%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (6.0%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,986Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,159Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 14,709.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 19Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,888 | 2,780 | 2,781 | 2,703 | 2,592 | 2,506 | 2,470 | 2,360 | 2,348 | 2,280 | 2,938 | 2,892 | 3,008 | 3,159 |
| Decennial Census | 2,320 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,986 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.2
Male Median Age: 20.3
Female Median Age: 20
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 6 | 1 | 625 | 850 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 7 | 721 | 747 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 6 | 8 | 1,346 | 1,597 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,546 | 49.36% |
| Black: | 293 | 9.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 252 | 8.05% |
| Asian: | 892 | 28.48% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 140 | 4.47% |
| Total: | 3,132 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,502 | 50.30% | 20.3 years |
| Females: | 1,484 | 49.70% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 2,986 | 100% | 20.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,631 | 83.29% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 115 | 3.64% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 39 | 1.23% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 374 | 13.07% |
| Total Population: | 3,159 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,746 | 86.93% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 413 | 13.07% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 37.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $31,985 | $12,115 | $12,232 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,458 | $7,375 | $10,096 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,103 | 34.92% |
| Unemployed: | 91 | 2.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,965 | 62.20% |
| Total: | 3,159 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 471 | 42.70% |
| Service: | 310 | 28.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 218 | 19.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 0.36% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 100 | 9.07% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,103 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 4.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 16 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 16 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,991 | 93.97% |
| Public Insurance: | 145 | 4.56% |
| No Insurance: | 47 | 1.48% |
| Total: | 3,183 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,136 | 98.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,159 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3,159 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 14627 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 13,485 people with an annual payroll of $1,250,095,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,252Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $272,097,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,250,095,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13,485Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 14627 is located in Monroe County, New York, within the Rochester, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40380) and New York's 25th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,054,323 people, about 0.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 14627. It covers 0.203 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.071 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Rochester, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,054,323Source: Census |
| MSA: | Rochester, NY MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.203 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.071 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 25Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 510.19 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3663000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rochester city; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 14627 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.