Hume New York Map

About Hume, New York

Hume is a locality in Allegany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Hume is located at 42.4728°N, 78.1364°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14745.

Hume lies cradled in a verdant embrace, where the rolling hills of Allegany County begin their gentle descent towards the Genesee River valley. It lies 37.0 miles east-south-east of Orchard Park, NY (from Orchard Park, NY: bearing 123°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north of Caneadea. Here, the land unfurls in a patchwork of emerald pastures and stoic stands of hardwood, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards a sky that often wears a crown of soft, diffused light. The air itself carries a certain clarity, a freshness born from the deep woods and the winding creeks that thread through the terrain, their waters whispering secrets over smooth stones. In the quietude of this landscape, one can discern the subtle pulse of life, the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, the distant lowing of cattle, all contributing to the profound sense of stillness that defines Hume. The history of Hume is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its inhabitants and the persistent rhythm of its agricultural heart. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained families, their lives interwoven with the cycles of planting and harvest, a testament to the enduring strength of rural enterprise. While the broader economic shifts of the nation have certainly touched this corner of New York, Hume retains a distinct character, a self-reliance fostered by its past as a farming community. The remnants of old stone foundations, half-hidden by encroaching ferns, hint at homesteads long gone, yet the present thrives, with the scent of freshly tilled earth and ripening crops a constant reminder of the land's generous bounty, a legacy that continues to shape the very essence of Hume.

About This Hume Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hume, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.472842, -78.136398. 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 Hume and Allegany County.

Detailed location data for Hume includes the ZIP code (14735), telephone area code (607), county seat of Allegany County (Belmont), 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 Hume is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.