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Clarkson, NY
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York. ZIP codes: 14420.
Population
4,836
Land area
9.1sq mi
People per sq mi
531
ZIP codes
1
Clarkson and its ZIP codes
Clarkson at a glance
- Clarkson is 26% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,368, 11% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,500 (54% below New York) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
Local data for Clarkson, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarkson, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,368
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$193,500
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,023), Italian Americans (679), Irish Americans (428).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Clarkson.
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
How people get to work
Clarkson, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarkson, 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
80° / 18°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarkson, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Clarkson
1 in or overlapping Clarkson. Population shown
Cities near Clarkson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrockportVillage | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| HamlinCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 7.7 |
| HolleyVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| SpencerportVillage | 6.8 mi | 1.4 |
| HiltonVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| ChurchvilleVillage | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| GreeceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| BergenVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| North GatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| GatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| AlbionVillage | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| RochesterCity | 16 mi | 35.8 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| IrondequoitCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15 |
| ScottsvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| ElbaVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarkson, NY in?
- Clarkson is in Monroe County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Clarkson, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clarkson include 14420.
- What is the population of Clarkson, NY?
- About 4,836 people live in Clarkson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarkson?
- Nearby places include Brockport (2.4 mi), Hamlin (4.2 mi), Holley (5.8 mi), Spencerport (6.8 mi), Hilton (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023