Ellicott New York Map

About Ellicott, New York

Ellicott is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of 12,600. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Ellicott is located at 42.7345°N, 78.7314°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14701.

Ellicott rests in the gentle embrace of western New York's rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the patient passage of seasons. It lies 2.4 miles south-south-east of Orchard Park, NY (from Orchard Park, NY: bearing 164°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-north-east of Hamburg. Here, fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer and the crisp, clear light of autumn, their verdant expanses punctuated by the darker, more stoic silhouettes of maple and oak woodlands. Creeks, their waters carrying the whisper of the earth they traverse, meander through the valleys, their banks often fringed with the delicate, resilient growth of wildflowers and ferns. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a fragrance that seems to settle deep within the bones. The history of Ellicott is intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Erie County, a legacy that continues to define its economic pulse. Generations have worked this fertile ground, their lives a testament to the enduring partnership between humanity and the land. While farming remains a cornerstone, the region has also seen the quiet hum of light industry and the steady growth of service businesses, each contributing to the unique character of Ellicott. The nearby waterways, remnants of ancient glacial melt, hint at a past where water was a vital artery for transport and power, and today, they offer serene backdrops for quiet contemplation or gentle recreation, their surfaces mirroring the ever-changing moods of the sky.

About This Ellicott Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellicott, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.734504, -78.731418. 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 Ellicott and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Ellicott includes the ZIP code (14127), telephone area code (716, 607), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), 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 Ellicott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.