South Bethlehem New York Map

About South Bethlehem, New York

South Bethlehem is a locality in Albany County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². South Bethlehem is located at 42.5317°N, 73.8473°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12161.

South Bethlehem unfolds as a landscape of quiet resilience, where rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, meet the fertile valleys. It lies 9.5 miles south-south-west of Albany, NY (from Albany, NY: bearing 209°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south-south-east of New Scotland. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle scent of damp earth and distant pine, a perfume that clings to the broad, open skies. The terrain, a gentle mosaic of cultivated fields and wooded fringes, suggests a place where human endeavor has always sought a harmonious, if sometimes challenging, partnership with the land. The houses, often set back from the road, seem to watch the days pass with a patient, weathered gaze, their porches echoing with the phantom murmur of past conversations. The history of South Bethlehem is a story of sustenance and adaptation, deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of the Schoharie Creek watershed. For generations, the rich soil has yielded its harvest, supporting a local economy built on the enduring rhythm of planting and reaping. While the grand industrial chapters of larger cities may not be written here, South Bethlehem possesses its own narrative of self-reliance, a character forged by the labor of families who understood the land’s demands and rewards. Small, independent businesses still anchor the heart of the community, their storefronts reflecting a continuity of purpose, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this Albany County locality.

About This South Bethlehem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Bethlehem, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.531747, -73.847347. 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 South Bethlehem and Albany County.

Detailed location data for South Bethlehem includes the ZIP code (12158), 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 South Bethlehem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.