Alfred Station New York Map

About Alfred Station, New York

Alfred Station is a locality in Allegany County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 680. The population density is 48.0 people per km². Alfred Station is located at 42.2698°N, 77.7592°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14803.

Alfred Station rests in a basin cradled by rolling hills, their slopes often softened by a haze that catches the late afternoon sun. It lies 50.3 miles west-north-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 285°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-west of Hornell. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a patchwork of fields and woodlands that seem to hold their breath under the wide, often overcast sky. The air carries a crispness, even in summer, a scent of damp earth and pine needles that speaks of proximity to the Allegany foothills. A quiet stillness often settles over Alfred Station, broken only by the distant rumble of a passing train or the occasional bark of a dog, a gentle reminder of the life that moves at its own considered pace. The history of Alfred Station is deeply entwined with the land's capacity to sustain. For generations, farming has been the bedrock of its economy, the fertile soil yielding crops that have fed families and communities. The legacy of those who worked this earth can be felt in the weathered barns and stone fences that dot the landscape, silent witnesses to a persistent, hardworking spirit. While agriculture remains vital, the presence of the Alfred University, a small but distinguished institution, injects a different kind of energy into Alfred Station, drawing students and scholars who contribute to the local character and foster a sense of intellectual curiosity amidst the pastoral quiet. This blend of agrarian heritage and academic pursuit creates a unique rhythm, a quiet hum of endeavor beneath the broad, indifferent sky.

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

Detailed location data for Alfred Station includes the ZIP code (14803), telephone area code (607), county seat of Allegany County (Belmont), 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 Alfred Station is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.