Batavia
City in Genesee County, New York
Batavia is a city in Genesee County, New York, with 15,600 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elba, 5.4 miles N.
- 15,600residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.5 km²
- 3,003 / sq mipopulation density
- 14020ZIP code
About Batavia
Batavia (Seneca: Ji:nyödahsesgeh ) is a city in and the county seat of Genesee County, New York, United States. It is located near the center of the county, surrounded by the Town of Batavia, which is a separate municipality. Batavia's population, as of the 2020 census, was 15,600. It is considered to be part of the Rochester–Batavia–Seneca Falls combined statistical area. Its name comes from the Batavian Republic (1795–1806), a republican government of the Netherlands and home of the investors of the Holland Land Company. In 2006, a national magazine, Site Selection, ranked Batavia third among the nation's micropolitans, based on economic development. The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90) passes north of the city. Genesee County Airport (GVQ) is also north of the city.
The city hosts the Batavia Muckdogs baseball team, of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, at Dwyer Stadium, (299 Bank Street). The Muckdogs, formerly, were an affiliate of the Miami Marlins; in 2008, they won the New York Penn League Championship, and in 2026, won the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League championship.
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Living in Batavia
- Median household income
- $59,446
- Median home value
- $148,900
- Median rent
- $925/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Batavia had 15,600 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,600 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,003 per sq mi (1,159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Batavia at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Genesee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,600 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.20 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9986° N, 78.1808° W |
| ZIP code | 14020 |
| Official website | batavianewyork.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3604715 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Batavia
- Elba5.4 mi N
- Oakfield6.5 mi NW
- Alexander7.8 mi SW
- Le Roy9.7 mi E
- Attica10.6 mi SW
- Pavilion11.4 mi SE
- Corfu11.5 mi W
- Wyoming13.0 mi SE
- Bergen13.4 mi NE
- Linwood13.7 mi SE
- Akron16.1 mi W
- Caledonia16.4 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Batavia
What county is Batavia in?
Batavia is in Genesee County, New York.
What is the population of Batavia, NY?
15,600 people lived in Batavia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Batavia, NY?
The ZIP code of Batavia is 14020.
What is the elevation of Batavia?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Batavia?
Elba (5.4 mi), Oakfield (6.5 mi), Alexander (7.8 mi), Le Roy (9.7 mi), Attica (10.6 mi).
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