Checked
Phelps, NY
Village in Ontario County, New York.
Population
2,254
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,948
ZIP codes
0
Phelps and its ZIP codes
Phelps at a glance
- Phelps is about 4.6 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,083 a year, 17% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,400 (60% below New York) and median rent is $1,111 a month.
Local data for Phelps, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Phelps, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,083
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$170,400
Median rent
$1,111/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (371), German Americans (302), Italian Americans (253).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ontario County. PPP loans are for Phelps.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,342
53,686 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,480
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$908M
FY 2026, $8,071 per person
How people get to work
Phelps, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Phelps, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
617
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
297
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 16°F
34.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Phelps, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Phelps
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton SpringsVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| NewarkVillage | 5.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Port GibsonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| GenevaCity | 7.6 mi | 4.2 |
| ShortsvilleVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 4.6 |
| ManchesterVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| WaterlooVillage | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| PalmyraVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| HallCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| GorhamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| CanandaiguaCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| ClydeVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Seneca FallsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| MacedonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Phelps, NY in?
- Phelps is in Ontario County, New York.
- What is the population of Phelps, NY?
- About 2,254 people live in Phelps, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Phelps?
- Nearby places include Clifton Springs (3.7 mi), Newark (5.9 mi), Port Gibson (7 mi), Geneva (7.6 mi), Shortsville (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023