Penfield New York Map

About Penfield, New York

Penfield is a locality in Monroe County, New York, United States. It has a population of 36,200. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Penfield is located at 43.1303°N, 77.4756°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14526.

Penfield unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle sway of deciduous trees and the subtle rise and fall of glacial till, remnants of a distant ice age. It lies 3.4 miles north-east of Pittsford, NY (from Pittsford, NY: bearing 36°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-south-east of Rochester. Rolling terrain, softened by time and careful cultivation, gives way to the clear, winding path of the Irondequoit Creek, a vital artery that bisects the verdant expanse. Neighborhoods here are often defined by mature oaks and maples, their branches forming canopies that filter the sunlight into shifting patterns on manicured lawns and quiet sidewalks. The air, particularly in late spring, carries a faint, sweet scent of blooming lilacs and damp earth, a fragrant counterpoint to the distant hum of suburban life. The history of Penfield is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy still visible in the lingering presence of family farms and orchards that punctuate the more developed areas, even as the local economy has diversified. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established a community that grew steadily, its development influenced by the construction of early roads and the eventual arrival of rail, connecting it to larger centers. Today, while commerce thrives in retail centers and business parks, the echo of its agrarian past remains, a quiet undercurrent to the town’s modern character. The Irondequoit Creek, once a power source for mills, now offers recreational opportunities, its banks a popular destination for walkers and nature enthusiasts, a constant reminder of the natural forces that continue to shape Penfield.

About This Penfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Penfield, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.130341, -77.475551. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Penfield and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Penfield includes the ZIP code (14526), telephone area code (585), county seat of Monroe County (Rochester), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Penfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.