Explore Hampton Manor, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Hampton Manor |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 42.620913 |
| Longitude | -73.728453 |
| Population | 5,423 |
| Density | 698.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 12144 |
| Area Code | 518 |
| County Seat | Troy |
| School District | East Greenbush Central School District |
Hampton Manor emerges from the interior landscape as a quiet expanse defined by the patient work of earth and water. It lies 2.5 miles north-northwest of East Greenbush, NY (from East Greenbush, NY: bearing 327°T), and is situated 2.6 miles south-southeast of Albany. The land here leans toward the modest elevation of the surrounding terrain, where the soft quality of afternoon light often turns the fields a pale, muted gray. Mill Creek traces a deliberate path through the lower acreage, providing a constant, low-frequency pulse to the local ecology. Beyond the immediate meadows, the distant silhouette of the Catskill Mountains provides a permanent, hazy boundary against the sky. Ontario Park offers a central green space where the soil remains rich and heavy, anchoring the geography of Hampton Manor in the realities of the inland plains.
Development in Hampton Manor grew from the steady rhythm of agricultural labor and the early necessity of managing natural resources. The local economy has long relied on the practical exchange of goods and services, evolving from traditional trades to the modern demands of regional commerce. Industry here respects the limitations of the soil, favoring modest enterprises that integrate with the existing infrastructure rather than overwhelming it. While the nearby Capital District Forest and Game Refuge serves as a reminder of the wilder, managed woods of the region, the internal economy remains focused on local sustainability. The quiet endurance of this work ethic defines the temperament of Hampton Manor, where the passage of time is measured by the seasonal shift of the harvest.
Cultural life in Hampton Manor finds its expression in the collective memory of those who have made their lives in this inland pocket of the state. Residents often gather near the quiet perimeter of Burden Lake, finding a sense of community in the shared stillness of the water’s edge. The area retains a character shaped by the intersection of legacy and the quiet, daily persistence of its people. While the town does not claim the fame of the distant, sprawling metropolises, it holds a steady dignity in its landmarks and the modest scale of its public life. Visitors seeking the genuine weight of a place that is neither hurried nor pretentious often recognize a distinct, grounded honesty here. The absence of grand artifice allows the natural texture of the land and the simple integrity of the inhabitants to remain the primary features of the local identity.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton Manor, New York. Coordinates: 42.620913, -73.728453. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Hampton Manor includes the ZIP code (12144), telephone area code (518), county seat of Rensselaer County (Troy), and school district assignment (East Greenbush Central School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |