14534, Pittsford, NY

The 14534 zip code of Pittsford, NY is located in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 41,000. The median household income in this zip code is $86,000 and the median home value is $269,500. The average mortgage rate in this zip code is 3.93%.

Pittsford was originally settled by the Dutch in the early 17th century and was known as "Pieter's Fort." The town was renamed after General James Pitts, an American Revolutionary War hero who served under George Washington. In 1806, Pittsford became a part of the newly created Monroe County. The city of Rochester was founded just to the east of Pittsford in 1828.

Today, Pittsford is a prosperous suburban community with a strong economy based on high-tech manufacturing and services. Major employers include IBM Corporation (formerly System/360), Kodak Company (formerly Eastman Kodak), Xerox Corporation (formerly Haloid Corporation), and General Electric Company (formerly Westinghouse Electric). There are also many small businesses and family-owned businesses in the area.

The 14534 zip code has a high home equity rate relative to other areas of Monroe County due to its high home values and low mortgage rates. As of March 2017, the home equity rate for this zip code was 11%. This compares favorably with other areas of Monroe County such as Henrietta which has a home equity rate of 5% or Webster which has a home equity rate of 6%.