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Brighton, NY
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York. ZIP codes: 14610, 14618, 14620, 14623, 14625.
Population
36,834
Land area
15.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,391
ZIP codes
5
Brighton and its ZIP codes
Brighton at a glance
- Brighton is about 5.7 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 28th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $85,467, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,100 (33% below New York) and median rent is $1,350 a month.
Local data for Brighton, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brighton, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,467
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$282,100
Median rent
$1,350/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
68.6%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,270), German Americans (5,909), Italian Americans (4,535).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Brighton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,031
386,911 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.51B
FY 2026, $12,524 per person
PPP loans
$102M
1,160 loans, 12,720 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brighton, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home21.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brighton, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
689
Countywide, mostly 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brighton, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.2%
U.S. 33.3% -7.1 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in Brighton
5 in or overlapping Brighton. Population shown
Cities near Brighton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nazareth CollegeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| St. John Fisher CollegeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| PittsfordVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| East RochesterVillage | 3.8 mi | 1.3 |
| RochesterCity | 4.7 mi | 35.8 |
| FairportVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.6 |
| IrondequoitCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 15 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| GatesCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2 |
| North GatesCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| WebsterVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.2 |
| GreeceCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.4 |
| GanandaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
| Honeoye FallsVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| ScottsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| VictorVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brighton, NY in?
- Brighton is in Monroe County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Brighton, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brighton include 14610, 14618, 14620, 14623, 14625.
- What is the population of Brighton, NY?
- About 36,834 people live in Brighton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brighton?
- Nearby places include Nazareth College (2.7 mi), St. John Fisher College (2.7 mi), Pittsford (3.5 mi), East Rochester (3.8 mi), Rochester (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023