Gates New York Map

About Gates, New York

Gates is a locality in Saratoga County, New York, United States. It has a population of 29,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Gates is located at 43.0915°N, 73.6382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14624.

Gates sits at the confluence of gentle slopes and the broad, patient sweep of the Hudson River valley. It lies 7.4 miles east of Saratoga Springs, NY (from Saratoga Springs, NY: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-east of Wilton. The land here is a study in muted greens and browns, a quilt of fields and woodlands that roll toward the water, punctuated by the occasional sturdy farmhouse or a cluster of weathered barns. The air carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a clean, sharp fragrance that sharpens the senses, especially in the cool, clear light of late afternoon. The terrain, not dramatically rugged but subtly varied, suggests a history of careful cultivation and a deep, quiet connection to the land that has shaped it. This corner of Saratoga County carries the weight of its agricultural past, with farms that have seen generations of families work the soil, their livelihoods tied to the cyclical bounty of the seasons. While the broader region has seen its share of industrial growth and the hum of modern commerce, Gates retains a distinct character, a slower pulse that still beats with the echoes of its founding. The presence of the Hudson, a powerful artery of commerce and nature, has always been central to the identity of this place, its waters offering both sustenance and a pathway to the wider world, a constant reminder of the ebb and flow of time and trade that has shaped Gates.

About This Gates Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Gates, 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 Gates and Saratoga County.

Detailed location data for Gates includes the ZIP code (12871), telephone area code (845, 585), county seat of Saratoga County (Ballston Spa), and school district assignment (Gates-Chili 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 Gates is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.