Penn Yan
Village in Yates County, New York
Penn Yan is a village in Yates County, New York, with 5,056 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Keuka Park, 3.9 miles SW.
- 5,056residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 2.4 sq miland area · 6.2 km²
- 2,107 / sq mipopulation density
- 14527ZIP code
About Penn Yan
Penn Yan is an incorporated village in and the county seat of Yates County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Penn Yan had a population of 5,056. It lies at the north end of the east branch of Keuka Lake, one of the Finger Lakes.
As tourism has grown in the Finger Lakes, Penn Yan has become a summertime hub for visitors to local vineyards, breweries, and Mennonite craft markets. Since the 1970s, farmland in Yates County has been increasingly purchased by Mennonite families from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Today, Penn Yan is the center of the largest Old Order Mennonite community in New York State, and horse-drawn buggies are a common sight in the village.
The village is home to The Birkett Mills, founded in 1797, one of the oldest mills in the United States and among the largest buckwheat manufacturers, earning Penn Yan the title of the "Buckwheat Capital of America." During the 1987 Annual Buckwheat Harvest Festival, a 28-foot griddle was used to cook what was then the world's largest pancake.
The Village of Penn Yan is primarily in the Town of Milo, but a small section is in the Town of Benton. A smaller section is in the Town of Jerusalem. The Penn Yan Airport is south of the village. The name "Penn Yan" is a syllabic abbreviation of "Pennsylvania Yankee". It houses the Penn Yan Central School District.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Penn Yan weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Penn Yan
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Penn Yan
- Median household income
- $60,190
- Median home value
- $152,700
- Median rent
- $663/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
Do you know Penn Yan? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Penn Yan special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Penn Yan
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Penn Yan Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Penn Yan, NY population
Penn Yan had 5,056 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,056 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,107 per sq mi (813 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Penn Yan at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Yates County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 5,056 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.40 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.6607° N, 77.0531° W |
| ZIP code | 14527 |
| Official website | villageofpennyan.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3657177 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Penn Yan
- Keuka Park3.9 mi SW
- Dresden5.1 mi E
- Hall9.4 mi N
- Dundee10.2 mi SE
- Gorham10.5 mi NW
- Rushville11.3 mi NW
- Ovid11.7 mi E
- Lodi12.2 mi E
- Romulus12.7 mi NE
- Geneva14.5 mi N
- Crystal Beach14.6 mi NW
- Prattsburgh15.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Penn Yan
What county is Penn Yan in?
Penn Yan is in Yates County, New York.
What is the population of Penn Yan, NY?
5,056 people lived in Penn Yan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Penn Yan, NY?
The ZIP code of Penn Yan is 14527.
What is the elevation of Penn Yan?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Penn Yan?
Keuka Park (3.9 mi), Dresden (5.1 mi), Hall (9.4 mi), Dundee (10.2 mi), Gorham (10.5 mi).
Last updated: