Ransomville New York Map

About Ransomville, New York

Ransomville is a locality in Niagara County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,564. The population density is 104.0 people per km². Ransomville is located at 43.2387°N, 78.9098°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14131.

Ransomville sits against the wide, open sky of Niagara County, a place where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often softened by a haze of summer heat. It lies 9.6 miles west-south-west of Niagara, NY (from Niagara, NY: bearing 238°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-east of Lewiston. The land here is gently rolling, not dramatic, but the subtle slopes guide the eye across a patchwork of green and gold, broken by stands of mature oak and maple. A quiet hum of cicadas often fills the air on warm afternoons, a sound as constant as the scent of freshly cut grass that drifts from manicured lawns. The character of Ransomville is one of unpretentious solidity, a place where the days move at a steady, predictable pace, marked by the changing seasons and the predictable rhythm of agricultural life. The history of Ransomville is deeply tied to the fertile land it occupies, its economy long anchored in farming, particularly fruit orchards that have, for generations, yielded apples and cherries that find their way to markets far and wide. The legacy of this agricultural heritage is visible in the weathered barns and the old stone walls that still delineate property lines, remnants of an earlier era. While agriculture remains a core, the broader economic landscape has diversified, and proximity to the larger industrial centers of Niagara Falls has brought a steadier flow of commuters and a more varied business presence. The annual Ransomville Speedway races draw crowds, injecting a burst of vibrant energy into the community, a distinct counterpoint to the quietude of the surrounding countryside, and a clear marker of local pride and tradition.

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Detailed location data for Ransomville includes the ZIP code (14131), telephone area code (716), county seat of Niagara County (Lockport), and school district assignment (Wilson 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 Ransomville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.