City

Phelps, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ontario County  ·  New York

👥3,933Population
💰$71,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$159,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.5%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.6%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma132 (5%)
HS Graduate743 (28.4%)
Some College377 (14.4%)
Associates229 (8.8%)
Bachelors529 (20.2%)
Graduate Degree605 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 28.4%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 20.2%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad28.4%
Some College14.4%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors20.2%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$159,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,139/mo
Total Housing Units1,873
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
71%
About Phelps, NY

Phelps is a city in New York, located in Ontario County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,933 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Phelps is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,667 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Phelps is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,139 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phelps is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.8%).

Phelps, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Phelps
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
14532 3,933 $71,667 $159,700 $1,139 4.3% 43.4% 84.8%