Batavia, NY GIS Map
Batavia is a city in Genesee County, New York, with a population of about 15,465. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Genesee County
- Population
- 15,465
- Elevation
- 892 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.0006, -78.1875
- ZIP codes (2)
- 14020, 14021
- Land area
- 5.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Batavia, NY
Batavia 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 passes north of the city. Genesee County Airport (GVQ) is also north of the city.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Batavia, NY
The Batavia map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Batavia without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Batavia Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
15,097
Households
7,349
Median household income
$59,446
Median age
42.9 years
Median home value
$148,900
Median gross rent
$925/mo
Owner-occupied homes
52.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
Below poverty level
14.2%
Land area
5.2 sq mi
Population density
2,906 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Batavia
Batavia Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
15,465
April 2020 (estimates base)
15,219
July 2024 estimate
15,071
Change 2010-2020
-1.6%
Change 2020-2024
-1.0%
Photos of Batavia
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Batavia
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Batavia.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastown Plaza | 571 E Main St, 14020 | Leased | 7,215 | Apr 2040 |
| 166 Washington Ave | 166 Washington Ave, 14020 | Leased | 1,850 | Jun 2034 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Batavia
General soil map unit at the city center: Urban land
Soil Properties
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 16.2 cm
- Typical slope
- 4%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Urban land60%
- Howard7%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Niagara6%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
- Colonie6%
Entisols · Lamellic Udipsamments
- Wassaic5%
Alfisols · Glossic Hapludalfs
- Odessa5%
Alfisols · Aeric Endoaqualfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Batavia
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Batavia, Ny weather station, elevation 913 ft, 2.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 80°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 16°F
Annual precipitation
36.6 in
Annual snowfall
73.9 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 31 | 33 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 72 | 60 | 48 | 36 |
| Avg low °F | 16 | 17 | 24 | 35 | 47 | 56 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 22 |
| Precip. in | 2.47 | 1.90 | 2.43 | 3.17 | 3.23 | 3.69 | 3.53 | 3.25 | 3.62 | 3.60 | 2.92 | 2.76 |
| Snow in | 23.0 | 18.6 | 11.4 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 5.8 | 13.0 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Batavia
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Genesee County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 56.1 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LightningRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- LandslideVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Batavia FAQ
What county is Batavia in?
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Batavia, New York is located in Genesee County.
What is the population of Batavia?
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Batavia has a population of about 15,465, making it the number 33 of the 51 New York cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Batavia?
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The elevation of Batavia is approximately 892 feet (272 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Batavia?
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ZIP codes for Batavia include 14020, 14021.
What time zone is Batavia in?
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Batavia is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Batavia from Albany?
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Batavia is about 226 miles from Albany, the capital of New York, in a straight line.
How far is Batavia from New York City?
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Batavia is about 267 miles from New York City, the largest city in New York listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Batavia?
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Cities near Batavia include Rochester, NY (31 miles); Buffalo, NY (36 miles); Niagara Falls, NY (43 miles); Canandaigua, NY (47 miles); Geneva, NY (62 miles).
Local notes for Batavia, NY
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.