Rochester, New York
Rochester has an average healthcare access score of 94/100 (Healthcare Paradise) across 26 ZIP codes. That's 42 points above the New York state average of 52. And 50 points above the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Healthcare Paradise
Grade: A
26 ZIP codes in Rochester
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Rochester. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Rochester
All 26 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14627 | 99 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 2 | 14614 | 99 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 3 | 14606 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 4 | 14607 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 5 | 14608 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 6 | 14609 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 7 | 14610 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 8 | 14611 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 9 | 14613 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 10 | 14604 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 11 | 14605 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 12 | 14618 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 13 | 14619 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 14 | 14620 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 15 | 14621 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 16 | 14623 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 17 | 14624 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 18 | 14625 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 19 | 14617 | 98 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 20 | 14612 | 97 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 21 | 14616 | 97 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 22 | 14622 | 97 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 23 | 14615 | 97 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 24 | 14626 | 97 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 25 | 14642 | 62 | Moderate Access | C+ | |
| 26 | 14603 | 41 | Limited Access | D+ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Rochester
How good is healthcare access in Rochester, New York?
Rochester has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 94/100 (Healthcare Paradise), measured across 26 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Rochester has the best healthcare?
ZIP 14627 scores highest in Rochester at 99/100, while ZIP 14603 scores lowest at 41/100. A 58-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Rochester have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Rochester currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Rochester?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Rochester residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Rochester?
Rochester contains 26 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Rochester average healthcare access score of 94/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 26 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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