York Alabama Map

About York, Alabama

York is a locality in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,056. The population density is 160.2 people per km². York is located at 32.4862°N, 88.2964°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36925.

York unfolds in a landscape of gentle slopes and broad horizons, where the Alabama sun paints the sky in hues of honey and rose at dusk, casting long shadows across fields of maturing cotton. It lies 25.2 miles east-north-east of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 70°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-west of Livingston. The air here carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the distant hum of cicadas, a constant, soothing murmur that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, stand as silent sentinels along the byways, their Spanish moss a soft, ethereal drapery against the vibrant green of the surrounding countryside. The terrain, characterized by the rolling terrain of the Black Belt, offers a fertile ground for cultivation, a rich, dark earth that has shaped the destiny of this small community. The history of York is deeply entwined with the agricultural legacy of Sumter County, a story of cotton fields and the enduring spirit of those who worked them. The local economy, though diversified, still bears the imprint of its agrarian roots, with farming remaining a significant contributor. Small businesses line the modest main street, their storefronts reflecting a quiet determination to thrive, a testament to the resilience of its inhabitants. While no grand monuments mark its past, the quiet dignity of the older homes, with their wide porches and welcoming facades, whispers of generations who have called York home, each contributing their own thread to the rich tapestry of its existence.

About This York Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of York, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on York and Sumter County.

Detailed location data for York includes the ZIP code (36925), telephone area code (205, 251, 256, 334, 938), county seat of Sumter County (Livingston), and school district assignment (Sumter County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct York is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.