Alden New York Map

About Alden, New York

Alden is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,640. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Alden is located at 42.9001°N, 78.4920°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14004.

Alden lies in a region where the land, once sculpted by ancient ice, now presents a gentle, rolling character, a tapestry of open fields and wooded patches that catch the diffuse light of western New York. It lies 7.3 miles south-east of Clarence, NY (from Clarence, NY: bearing 136°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-north-east of Elma. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a clean, cool scent, a blend of damp earth and the distant promise of ripening crops. Farmsteads, weathered and sturdy, punctuate the landscape, their silos standing like silent sentinels against the wide, often cloud-strewn sky, and the very shape of the fields, the way they curve and spread, hints at the careful, persistent work of generations. The roots of Alden run deep into the agricultural heritage of Erie County, a place where the fertile soil has long been the backbone of its economy. While farming remains a vital thread, the local character has also been shaped by a history of small-scale industry and a quiet, self-reliant spirit. The village center, with its modest but well-maintained storefronts, offers a glimpse into this enduring community, a place where the pace of life feels measured, allowing for the appreciation of simple moments, like the murmur of conversations drifting from the local diner or the way the late afternoon sun casts long, softened shadows across the lawns.

About This Alden Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alden, 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 Alden and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Alden includes the ZIP code (14004), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Alden Central 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 Alden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.