Wales Center New York Map

About Wales Center, New York

Wales Center is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Wales Center is located at 42.7684°N, 78.5300°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14169.

Wales Center unfolds across rolling terrain, a gentle topography where fields of ripening corn and soybeans surrender to stands of mature oak and maple. It lies 10.8 miles east of Orchard Park, NY (from Orchard Park, NY: bearing 90°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-east of Elma. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that clings to the hushed landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent clouds of western New York, paints the scene with a soft, diffuse glow, illuminating the weathered barns and farmhouses that punctuate the horizon. The land breathes with a quiet resilience, its contours shaped by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the generations of farmers who have coaxed sustenance from its soil. The history of Wales Center is deeply rooted in the agricultural heartland of Erie County, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled this land seeking fertile ground. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of opportunity, established a community built on hard work and self-reliance, a character that still resonates today. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to its farming heritage, with agricultural businesses and food production playing a vital role. The nearby Ellicott Creek, though not a grand waterway, serves as a quiet artery through the landscape, its banks a haven for local flora and fauna, reflecting the unhurried pace of life that defines Wales Center.

About This Wales Center Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wales Center, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.768393, -78.530023. 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 Wales Center and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Wales Center includes the ZIP code (14052), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), 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 Wales Center is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.