Geneva, NY: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Geneva, NY is a small incorporated city located in Ontario County in the state of New York. Our data estimates 28,563 residents, places it at 42.864°N, 76.983°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Geneva, NY?

What is the population of Geneva, NY?

Geneva has an estimated population of 28,563. That makes it the 58th largest of the 880 places we list in New York, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in New York has about 2,696 residents, so Geneva is roughly 10.6 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in New York with a similar population include Port Chester (29,163), Harrison (28,943), Plattsburgh (28,740), Shirley (28,583), Gloversville (27,512). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Geneva differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Geneva?

Geneva has about 2,999 people per square mile (1,158 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within New York, it is denser than about 71% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Geneva use?

Geneva uses one ZIP code: 14456. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 1 are assigned to the Mid-Atlantic (Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Geneva in?

Geneva is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is La Porte, IN, about 505 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Geneva located in New York?

Geneva lies in the western part of New York, at 42.864° north latitude and 76.983° west longitude. The state capital, Albany, is about 162 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Sayre, PA, roughly 65 miles to the south, which shows how near Geneva is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Rochester, NY, 38 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Geneva, NY?

The closest listed place to Geneva is Clifton Springs, NY, 10.2 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Geneva in?

Geneva is in Ontario County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 36069. The county contains 8 places in our data, 2 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Clifton Springs (6,072), Shortsville (1,405), Bloomfield (1,307), Crystal Beach (735), Honeoye (568). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Geneva from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Geneva is closest to New York, NY at about 217 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,295 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Geneva?

Yes. Our data lists 11 other places named Geneva: Geneva, IL (21,809), Geneva, OH (7,317), Geneva, AL (4,289), Geneva, FL (2,496), Geneva, WA (2,460), Geneva, NE (2,086), Geneva, IN (1,359), Geneva, MN (537), and 3 more. When you search for Geneva, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Geneva in Ontario County, New York.

Planning a move to Geneva?

If you are weighing Geneva, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.