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Greece, NY
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York. ZIP codes: 14626.
Population
13,943
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,188
ZIP codes
1
Greece and its ZIP codes
Greece at a glance
- Greece is about 7.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 144th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $65,849, 23% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,300 (60% below New York) and median rent is $1,168 a month.
Local data for Greece, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greece, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,849
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$1,168/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (3,357), German Americans (2,749), Irish Americans (1,835).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Greece.
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
$9.5B
FY 2026, $12,524 per person
PPP loans
$44.7M
787 loans, 6,742 jobs reported
How people get to work
Greece, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home13.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greece, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greece, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Greece
1 in or overlapping Greece. Population shown
Cities near Greece
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North GatesCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.7 |
| GatesCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| RochesterCity | 5.1 mi | 35.8 |
| SpencerportVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.4 |
| IrondequoitCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 15 |
| HiltonVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Rochester Institute of TechnologyCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| BrightonCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 15.4 |
| ClarksonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.1 |
| ChurchvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| St. John Fisher CollegeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Nazareth CollegeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BrockportVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| PittsfordVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HamlinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| East RochesterVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greece, NY in?
- Greece is in Monroe County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Greece, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greece include 14626.
- What is the population of Greece, NY?
- About 13,943 people live in Greece, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greece?
- Nearby places include North Gates (2.7 mi), Gates (3.9 mi), Rochester (5.1 mi), Spencerport (5.1 mi), Irondequoit (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023