Guilderland New York Map

About Guilderland, New York

Guilderland is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of 35,200. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Guilderland is located at 42.7045°N, 73.9115°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12084.

Guilderland unfolds across a landscape of rolling terrain, where the gentle undulations of the land are softened by a generous canopy of deciduous trees, their leaves catching the diffused afternoon light in a thousand shades of green. It lies 6.4 miles south-south-east of Rotterdam, NY (from Rotterdam, NY: bearing 152°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west-north-west of Albany. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, and the quiet hum of suburban life is punctuated by the distant call of unseen birds. Interspersed with residential neighborhoods are pockets of open fields, remnants of a time when agriculture held sway, and the sky above Guilderland often feels vast, offering a clear view of the changing weather systems that sweep across the region. The streams that thread through the area, like Onesquethaw Creek, murmur softly, their presence a constant, gentle reminder of the natural world that underpins the daily routines of its inhabitants. Historically, Guilderland’s roots are deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the Mohawk Valley, a legacy still visible in the preserved farmsteads and the enduring connection many residents feel to the land. Its development, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century, saw a significant shift towards suburban growth, fueled by its proximity to Albany and the broader Capital Region’s economic opportunities. This transition has shaped Guilderland’s local economy, which now thrives on a blend of retail, services, and a growing technology sector, while still retaining a character that honors its past. The presence of educational institutions and research facilities adds a dynamic intellectual current, contributing to the area’s forward-looking spirit, yet the enduring sense of community, born from shared history and the quiet beauty of its surroundings, remains a palpable presence.

About This Guilderland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guilderland, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.704522, -73.911513. 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 Guilderland and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Guilderland includes the ZIP code (12084), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), 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 Guilderland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.