Hampton New York Map

About Hampton, New York

Hampton is a locality in Washington County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,400. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Hampton is located at 43.5248°N, 73.2518°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12837.

Hampton rests in a valley cupped by rolling hills, where the land rises and falls with a gentle persistence. It lies 20.8 miles east-north-east of Queensbury, NY (from Queensbury, NY: bearing 61°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north of Granville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin long after one has left the immediate vicinity. Broad fields of corn and hay stretch out, their green hues deepening to an almost bruised purple as the sun begins its descent, casting long, languid shadows that stretch like tired limbs across the landscape. The few homes and barns that dot this terrain seem to hunker down, their sturdy shapes a quiet defiance against the vastness of the sky that presides over everything. The history of Hampton is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring patterns of its agricultural past. For generations, this soil has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cycles of planting and harvest. The local economy, though modest, still finds its roots in the land, with small farms and the occasional processing plant providing steady work. The nearby Batten Kill, a clear, lively waterway, has always been a central artery, a source of sustenance and a quiet companion to the lives lived along its banks, its persistent murmur a constant soundtrack to the days in Hampton.

About This Hampton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hampton, 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 Hampton and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Hampton includes the ZIP code (12837), telephone area code (845), county seat of Washington County (Fort Edward), 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 Hampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.