Brighton
Census-designated place in Monroe County, New York

Brighton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monroe County, New York, with 37,137 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Nazareth College, 3.3 miles E.
- 37,137residents (2020 Census)
- 15.4 sq miland area · 39.9 km²
- 2,410 / sq mipopulation density
- 14618main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Brighton
Brighton is a town and census-designated place in Monroe County, New York, United States. The population was 37,137 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Brighton
- Median household income
- $85,467
- Median home value
- $282,100
- Median rent
- $1,350/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Brighton had 37,137 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,137 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,410 per sq mi (931 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brighton at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 37,137 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.41 sq mi (39.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km²) |
| Coordinates | 43.1185° N, 77.5810° W |
| ZIP codes | 14618, 14604, 14607, 14610, 14620, 14627, 14642 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3608257 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brighton
- Nazareth College3.3 mi E
- St. John Fisher College3.6 mi E
- Pittsford3.8 mi SE
- Rochester4.0 mi NW
- East Rochester4.8 mi E
- Rochester Institute of Technology5.2 mi SW
- Gates6.2 mi NW
- Irondequoit6.3 mi N
- Fairport7.1 mi E
- North Gates7.3 mi NW
- Greece8.8 mi NW
- Webster10.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brighton
What county is Brighton in?
Brighton is in Monroe County, New York.
What is the population of Brighton, NY?
37,137 people lived in Brighton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brighton, NY?
The main ZIP code is 14618. Other ZIP codes: 14604, 14607, 14610, 14620, 14627, 14642.
What towns are near Brighton?
Nazareth College (3.3 mi), St. John Fisher College (3.6 mi), Pittsford (3.8 mi), Rochester (4.0 mi), East Rochester (4.8 mi).
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