Acra New York Map

About Acra, New York

Acra is a locality in Greene County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Acra is located at 42.3109°N, 74.0554°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12405.

Acra rests in a fold of Greene County, where the Catskill Mountains begin their gentle ascent. It lies 28.1 miles south-south-west of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 213°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west-north-west of Cairo. The landscape here is a study in verdant slopes, crisscrossed by the silver threads of unseen creeks that feed into larger waterways. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of summer and the fiery hues of autumn, frame the small settlement, their contours softened by a generous rainfall that encourages a lush, almost overgrown, wildness. The air itself carries a certain crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth, especially after a passing shower. The sky above often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of blue, or gathers dramatic, bruised clouds that promise a refreshing downpour. The story of Acra is one of quiet persistence, tied to the land and the industries that have shaped it over generations. Once, logging and farming were the lifeblood of this place, the sturdy timbers felled and the fertile soil coaxed into yielding sustenance. Though those days are now a memory etched into the very character of the place, a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world remain. The local economy, like many in this region, has diversified, finding new avenues while holding onto its rural heart. Visitors might find small, independent businesses offering local crafts or agricultural products, a testament to the enduring spirit of Acra's residents who continue to draw their livelihood from the surrounding beauty.

About This Acra Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Acra, New York 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 Acra and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Acra includes the ZIP code (12405), telephone area code (845), county seat of Greene County (Catskill), and school district assignment. 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 Acra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.