Leicester, New York

Leicester, New York
Leicester
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°46′17″N 077°53′45″W / 42.77139°N 77.89583°W / 42.77139; -77.89583
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyLivingston
Government
  TypeTown Council
  Town SupervisorGary D. Moore (D, R)
  Town Council
Members' List
Area
  Total
33.93 sq mi (87.89 km2)
  Land33.93 sq mi (87.88 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
2,200
  Estimate 
(2016)
2,139
  Density63.04/sq mi (24.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14481
Area code585
FIPS code36-051-41883
Websitewww.townofleicester.org

Leicester (/ˈlɛstər/ LEST-ər) is a town in Livingston County, New York, United States. The population was 2,200 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Leicester Phelps, an early inhabitant.

Leicester is on the western border of Livingston County. The village of Leicester is at the center of the town. Leicester is west of Geneseo.