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Monroe County, NY
21 cities and towns and 44 ZIP codes in Monroe County, New York.
Population
753,753
Land area
657sq mi
People per sq mi
1,147
ZIP codes
44
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is about 2.7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 62 counties in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $76,382 a year, 11% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,700 (50% below New York) and median rent is $1,173 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Rochester (208,772), Irondequoit (50,657) and Brighton (36,834).
Local data for Monroe County, NY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals6
- Emergency Rooms5
- Nursing Homes32
- Schools222
- Colleges18
- Libraries31
- Banks138
- Post Offices38
- Parks367
- Grocery Stores265
- Restaurants2,035
- Affordable Housing61
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers14
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers28
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment48
- Private Schools48
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools6
- Toxic Release Facilities35
- Historic Places150
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,382
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$213,700
Prices +6.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,173/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (122,387), German Americans (121,561), Irish Americans (107,104).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,031
386,911 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.5B
FY 2026, $12,524 per person
PPP loans
$2B
21,002 loans, 232,501 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$3.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
689
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
963
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
35.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone150 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
- Rochester208,772
- Irondequoit50,657
- Brighton36,834
- Greece13,943
- North Gates9,904
- Brockport7,277
- Rochester Institute of Technology6,959
- East Rochester6,218
- Hilton5,968
- Webster5,718
- Fairport5,403
- Hamlin4,987
- Clarkson4,836
- Gates4,691
- Spencerport3,630
- Honeoye Falls2,765
- Scottsville2,723
- Churchville2,312
- Pittsford1,664
- St. John Fisher College1,361
- Nazareth College1,319
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, NY?
- Rochester is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 208,772 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 44 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 14420, 14428, 14445, 14450, 14464.
- What is the population of Monroe County, NY?
- About 753,753 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Ontario County, Wayne County, Livingston County, Genesee County, Orleans County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023