Alfred New York Map

About Alfred, New York

Alfred is a locality in Allegany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,100. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Alfred is located at 42.2542°N, 77.7906°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14802.

Alfred is a place where rolling hills cradle the sky in a perpetual embrace of soft, verdant hues. It lies 51.6 miles west-north-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 283°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-west of Hornell. The land here is sculpted by ancient glaciers, leaving behind a terrain of gentle slopes and shallow valleys, their contours softened by a generous spread of deciduous trees that blaze with fiery colour in the autumn months. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, and the light itself seems to possess a particular clarity, slanting through the leaves in luminous shafts. Streams, no more than silver threads from a distance, wind their way through the meadows, their quiet murmur a constant, soothing undertone to the rustle of wind in the branches. The spirit of Alfred is deeply intertwined with its educational heritage, most notably its renowned institutions of art and ceramics, which have drawn students and artists from afar for generations, imbuing the community with a vibrant, creative energy. This legacy is subtly reflected in the town's architecture, a mix of sturdy, practical buildings and charming, older homes adorned with thoughtful details, hinting at a long-standing appreciation for craftsmanship. While agriculture once dominated the local economy, and echoes of that past can still be seen in the patchwork of fields, the focus has shifted, fostering a unique blend of academic pursuit and artisanal endeavour that defines the character of Alfred, a place that feels both grounded in its rural roots and forward-looking in its artistic expression.

About This Alfred Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Alfred, 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 Alfred and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Alfred includes the ZIP code (14802), telephone area code (607), county seat of Allegany County (Belmont), and school district assignment (Alfred-Almond 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 Alfred is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.