Latham New York Map

About Latham, New York

Latham is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of 13,802. The population density is 956.7 people per km². Latham is located at 42.7470°N, 73.7590°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12189.

Latham lies in a broad, verdant sweep of land, where the rolling hills of Albany County begin to flatten towards the Hudson River. It lies 3.6 miles west-north-west of Troy, NY (from Troy, NY: bearing 291°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Albany. The terrain here is a gentle, welcoming sprawl, marked by broad avenues and the cheerful geometry of suburban development, yet still touched by the wilder spirit of the Mohawk Valley to the west. Even in the height of summer, a certain freshness clings to the air, carrying the scent of mown lawns and distant pine forests. The sky above Latham often stretches wide and pale blue, a canvas for clouds that drift with unhurried grace, and in the evenings, a soft, diffused light settles over the landscape, lending a quiet dignity to the ordinary. The history of Latham is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of the region, its early days shaped by farms and the steady flow of commerce that followed the development of the Erie Canal. Though the fields have largely given way to homes and businesses, the echoes of that simpler time can still be felt. Today, Latham thrives as a nexus of commerce and community, its economy driven by a diverse range of enterprises, from the bustling retail centers to the quiet hum of offices. It's a place where the pace of life allows for both the quickening pulse of modern enterprise and the lingering glance at the weathered barns that sometimes still punctuate the horizon, a reminder of the land's enduring strength.

About This Latham Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Latham, 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 Latham and Albany County.

Detailed location data for Latham includes the ZIP code (12110), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), and school district assignment (North Colonie Central 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 Latham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.