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Gates, NY
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York. ZIP codes: 14606.
Population
4,691
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,370
ZIP codes
1
Gates and its ZIP codes
Gates at a glance
- Gates is about 5.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,647 a year, 36% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,600 (60% below New York) and median rent is $2,110 a month.
Local data for Gates, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gates, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,647
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$2,110/mo
Homeownership
94.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,170), German Americans (1,009), Irish Americans (739).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Gates.
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
How people get to work
Gates, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gates, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gates, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Gates
1 in or overlapping Gates. Population shown
Cities near Gates
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North GatesCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.7 |
| GreeceCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.4 |
| RochesterCity | 4.7 mi | 35.8 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2 |
| SpencerportVillage | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| BrightonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 15.4 |
| IrondequoitCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 15 |
| Nazareth CollegeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| St. John Fisher CollegeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ScottsvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| PittsfordVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ChurchvilleVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| HiltonVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| East RochesterVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| ClarksonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| FairportVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gates, NY in?
- Gates is in Monroe County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Gates, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gates include 14606.
- What is the population of Gates, NY?
- About 4,691 people live in Gates, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gates?
- Nearby places include North Gates (1.4 mi), Greece (3.9 mi), Rochester (4.7 mi), Rochester Institute of Technology (5 mi), Spencerport (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023