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About Trumansburg, New York

Trumansburg is a locality in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,665. The population density is 432.0 people per km². Trumansburg is located at 42.5423°N, 76.6661°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14886.

Trumansburg unfolds with a gentle incline from the shores of Cayuga Lake, its landscape a mosaic of rolling farmland and the quiet dignity of mature trees. It lies 8.4 miles north-west of Tompkins, NY (from Tompkins, NY: bearing 314°T), and is situated 2.8 miles west-north-west of Ulysses. The air here, especially in late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the cooler seasons to come, a subtle perfume of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. Roads, often bordered by stone walls softened by moss, wind through fields where corn stalks stand sentry and the occasional apple orchard offers a splash of color. The very character of Trumansburg seems to be in this understated beauty, a place where the land itself dictates the pace, and the horizon often gives way to the soft, hazy blue of the distant hills. The history of Trumansburg is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it, a legacy of agriculture that continues to shape its local economy, from dairy farms to vineyards that now dot the region. Its founding, like many in this part of upstate New York, was tied to the promise of fertile soil and access to waterways, though Trumansburg itself is more a gateway to the lake than a direct port. The presence of nearby institutions of higher learning subtly influences the cultural fabric, bringing a quiet intellectual hum beneath the surface of everyday life, while the nearby state parks and natural preserves, like Robert H. Treman State Park with its dramatic gorges and waterfalls, draw visitors seeking the raw, untamed beauty of the Finger Lakes. The town retains a sense of self-sufficiency, a place where local businesses thrive and traditions are observed with a comfortable familiarity.

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Detailed location data for Trumansburg includes the ZIP code (14886), telephone area code (607), county seat of Tompkins County (Ithaca), and school district assignment (Trumansburg 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 Trumansburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.