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Yates County, NY
5 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Yates County, New York.
Population
24,526
Land area
338sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Yates County
Yates County at a glance
- Yates County is 83% less dense than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,701 a year, 19% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,700 (56% below New York) and median rent is $834 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Penn Yan (4,714), Dundee (2,001) and Keuka Park (1,121).
Local data for Yates County, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yates County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,701
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$184,700
Prices +6.4% in a year
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,843), Irish Americans (2,584), Italian Americans (1,398).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,165
7,296 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,652
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $6,761 per person
PPP loans
$30.2M
526 loans, 4,332 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$124K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Yates County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yates County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
289
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
175
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 18°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone40 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yates County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Yates County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Yates County, NY?
- Penn Yan is the largest city or town in Yates County, with about 4,714 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Yates County?
- Yates County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 14415, 14418, 14441, 14478, 14507.
- What is the population of Yates County, NY?
- About 24,526 people live in Yates County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Yates County?
- Yates County borders Ontario County, Steuben County, Seneca County, Schuyler County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023