Phelps New York Map

About Phelps, New York

Phelps is a locality in Ontario County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,890. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Phelps is located at 42.9576°N, 77.0575°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14532.

Phelps rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, its terrain a gentle rolling tapestry of fields and woodlands. It lies 21.4 miles east-south-east of Perinton, NY (from Perinton, NY: bearing 113°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-west of Geneva. The air here, particularly as summer deepens into fall, carries a crispness that hints at the approaching chill, a quality that sharpens the greens of the cornstalks and deepens the hues of the ripening apples. The land itself feels settled, a place where the horizon offers a comforting expanse, unbroken by dramatic peaks, inviting the eye to travel across broad fields of soybeans and wheat, interspersed with stands of maple and oak. The quietude of Phelps is not an emptiness, but a fullness of natural sounds – the distant hum of a tractor, the rustle of leaves, the occasional call of a hawk circling overhead, all contributing to the unhurried character of this Ontario County locale. The history of Phelps is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Genesee Valley, its economy long anchored by the cultivation of fertile soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that continues to draw sustenance from the land, evident in the numerous family farms that dot the countryside and the lively farmers' markets that spring up in warmer months. Beyond agriculture, the area has seen a steady, if modest, industrial presence, with small manufacturing concerns contributing to the local payroll, creating a stable, if not booming, economic base. Phelps also holds a unique distinction in its connection to educational institutions, serving as a hub for a well-regarded agricultural college that fosters innovation and knowledge within the very landscape it calls home, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Phelps Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Phelps, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.957564, -77.057471. 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 Phelps and Ontario County.

Detailed location data for Phelps includes the ZIP code (14532), telephone area code (585), county seat of Ontario County (Canandaigua), and school district assignment (Phelps-Clifton Springs 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 Phelps is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.