Penn Yan New York Map

About Penn Yan, New York

Penn Yan is a locality in Yates County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,714. The population density is 772.1 people per km². Penn Yan is located at 42.6609°N, 77.0539°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14527.

Penn Yan rests at the northern tip of Seneca Lake, a place where the land gently slopes down to meet the cool, clear water. It lies 29.3 miles west-north-west of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 299°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-north-east of Keuka Park. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening grapes in late summer, a promise whispered on the breeze that sweeps across the vineyards blanketing the hillsides. The terrain, a character sculpted by ancient glaciers, offers sweeping vistas of the lake, its surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, from the steely grey of a brewing storm to the luminous gold of a setting sun. The streets of Penn Yan itself, a sensible grid of brick and clapboard, hum with a quiet energy, a town that knows its own pace, unhurried yet purposeful. The history of Penn Yan is inextricably bound to the bounty of the land and the navigable waters that brought settlers and commerce. The rich soil and favorable climate fostered a thriving agricultural heritage, most notably its reputation as the heart of New York's wine country, a distinction built over decades of dedicated cultivation. The Finger Lakes, with Seneca Lake at its core, have always been the lifeblood of Penn Yan, providing not only a scenic backdrop but also a vital artery for transportation and recreation. Local businesses, from the family-owned wineries to the shops lining Main Street, continue this legacy, offering a tangible connection to the region's past while embracing the present, a steady current of local enterprise.

About This Penn Yan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Penn Yan, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.660903, -77.053858. 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 Penn Yan and Yates County.

Detailed location data for Penn Yan includes the ZIP code (14527), telephone area code (585), county seat of Yates County (Penn Yan), and school district assignment (Penn Yan Central School District). 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 Penn Yan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.