Hornell New York Map

About Hornell, New York

Hornell is a locality in Steuben County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,152. The population density is 962.5 people per km². Hornell is located at 42.3278°N, 77.6611°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14843.

Hornell rests in a broad valley, a place where the Canisteo River has patiently sculpted the land, leaving behind fertile plains bordered by rolling hills. It lies 46.7 miles west-north-west of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 291°T), and is situated 2.5 miles east of Hornellsville. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and distant pine. In the late afternoon, the sun, when it chooses to break through, casts long, golden shafts across the fields, illuminating the gentle slopes with a warmth that belies the sharpness of winter. The character of Hornell is etched not in grand monuments, but in the sturdy brick of its older buildings and the quiet dignity of its tree-lined streets, a landscape that feels both settled and eternally in motion with the turning seasons. This valley has long been a crossroads, its history intertwined with the development of rail and industry. Hornell, once a significant railroad hub, still carries the echoes of that era, a palpable sense of movement and connection that shaped its economy and its people. While the roar of steam engines has faded, the spirit of industriousness persists, evident in the diverse businesses that now serve the region, from agriculture that thrives on the rich bottomlands to manufacturing that continues to adapt and evolve. The Canisteo River, a constant companion, flows through the heart of Hornell, its steady presence a reminder of the natural forces that have guided the settlement and prosperity of this Steuben County locale.

About This Hornell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hornell, 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 Hornell and Steuben County.

Detailed location data for Hornell includes the ZIP code (14843), telephone area code (607), county seat of Steuben County (Bath), and school district assignment (Hornell City 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 Hornell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.