Retsof
Census-designated place in Livingston County, New York
Retsof is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Livingston County, New York, with 326 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 732 ft (223 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Piffard, 0.9 miles E.
- 326residents (2020 Census)
- 732 ftelevation · 223 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 724 / sq mipopulation density
- 14539main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Retsof
Retsof is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of York in Livingston County, New York, United States. The community, situated 30 miles (48 km) southwest of the city of Rochester, is off New York State Route 63 approximately one mile east of State Route 36. As of the 2020 census, Retsof had a population of 326.
It was founded by a man named William Foster, Jr., who reversed the letters of his name to name the town, and it was the site of one of the world's largest salt mines until its collapse in 1994. A new mine, the Hampton Corners mine, is located near Mount Morris, about 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast.
The original population of Retsof was mostly of Italian origin; they lived in a company town where the salt mine owned the houses and a store and maintained the small village. The Italian families lived together with a few non-Italians. The others who were mostly bosses lived on the "Avenue" in nicer houses with indoor plumbing.
In addition to the salt mine, there was a small railroad—the Genesee & Wyoming Railroad (G&W)—that took the salt to the "Main Lines" in neighboring towns. The G&W remains active today as a branch line of the Rochester & Southern Railroad.
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- $114,300
- Median age
- 47.6
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Retsof had 326 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 326 |
|---|---|
| Density | 724 per sq mi (279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Retsof at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Livingston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 326 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8324° N, 77.8757° W |
| ZIP codes | 14539, 14533 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3661236 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Retsof
- Piffard0.9 mi E
- Wadsworth1.2 mi SW
- Greigsville1.3 mi W
- York2.6 mi N
- Cuylerville3.8 mi S
- Geneseo4.1 mi SE
- Leicester4.4 mi S
- Fowlerville4.5 mi N
- Linwood5.7 mi NW
- Mount Morris7.5 mi S
- Pavilion8.2 mi NW
- Avon8.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Retsof
What county is Retsof in?
Retsof is in Livingston County, New York.
What is the population of Retsof, NY?
326 people lived in Retsof at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Retsof, NY?
The main ZIP code is 14539. Other ZIP codes: 14533.
What is the elevation of Retsof?
732 feet (223 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Retsof?
Piffard (0.9 mi), Wadsworth (1.2 mi), Greigsville (1.3 mi), York (2.6 mi), Cuylerville (3.8 mi).
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