McKownville New York Map

About McKownville, New York

McKownville is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,200. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². McKownville is located at 42.6840°N, 73.8476°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12203.

McKownville’s landscape is a gentle unfolding of rolling terrain, where mature oaks and maples stand sentinel over a patchwork of manicured lawns and older, established neighborhoods. It lies 3.5 miles east-south-east of Guilderland, NY (from Guilderland, NY: bearing 114°T), and is situated 5.1 miles west-north-west of Albany. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of late summer, carries the scent of cut grass and the distant hum of traffic from larger arteries, a subtle reminder of its proximity to more bustling centers. Sunlight, when it filters through the dense canopy of leaves, often casts a dappled, almost liquid gold across the well-worn sidewalks and the occasional stone wall that marks property lines, lending a quiet, contemplative beauty to the everyday. The land itself, a soft loam, yields readily to the roots of ancient trees and the careful cultivation of gardens, a constant invitation to observe the slow, patient work of nature. This part of Albany County, McKownville, has long drawn its character from a blend of residential development and its connection to institutions of higher learning, particularly the nearby university campuses that infuse the local atmosphere with a youthful energy and a steady stream of new ideas. Historically, the area developed as a desirable suburb, a place where families sought a quieter life while remaining close to urban amenities and employment opportunities, fostering an economy built on services and retail, catering to the needs of its residents and the academic community. The local businesses, from independent bookstores with their comforting scent of aging paper to the corner cafes where morning conversations linger, form a vital, if understated, economic backbone, contributing to McKownville’s enduring appeal as a place that balances convenience with a distinct, unhurried sense of place.

About This McKownville Map Page

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

Detailed location data for McKownville includes the ZIP code (12203), telephone area code (518), county seat of Albany County (Albany), 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 McKownville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.