Hudson New York Map

About Hudson, New York

Hudson is a locality in Columbia County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,865. The population density is 1055.7 people per km². Hudson is located at 42.2529°N, 73.7910°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12534.

Hudson rises from the eastern bank of the mighty Hudson River, its streets a grid that seems to respect the water's ancient flow. It lies 27.7 miles south of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 184°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-north-east of Catskill. The land here, a gentle slope toward the west, is shaped by the river's broad presence, a constant hum of movement and possibility. Beyond the settled blocks, the terrain gives way to rolling hills, a patchwork of farms and woodlands that stretch toward the horizon, catching the late afternoon sun in a golden haze. The air carries a distinct tang, a mingling of river brine and the scent of damp earth, a reminder of the natural forces that define this place. This is a city with a past as deep as the river it claims, born from the ambition of whaling captains and shipbuilders who saw in this bend of the river a gateway to the world. For generations, the pulse of Hudson beat with the rhythm of commerce, its docks bustling with trade that reached across oceans. Today, that legacy informs its vibrant present, a place where antique dealers ply their trade in grand Victorian storefronts and artists find inspiration in the light that spills over the water. The economy, once fueled by maritime might, now thrives on a blend of tourism, artisanal crafts, and a quiet reverence for history, a spirit echoed in the restored architecture and the lively independent shops that line Warren Street.

About This Hudson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hudson, 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 Hudson and Columbia County.

Detailed location data for Hudson includes the ZIP code (12534), telephone area code (845), county seat of Columbia County (Hudson), and school district assignment (Hudson 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 Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.