Williamsville New York Map

About Williamsville, New York

Williamsville is a locality in Erie County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,469. The population density is 1666.6 people per km². Williamsville is located at 42.9639°N, 78.7378°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14221.

Williamsville lies in a gentle sweep of land, where the sky often stretches in wide, benevolent arcs over a terrain shaped by ancient waters. It lies 4.3 miles north-north-east of Cheektowaga, NY (from Cheektowaga, NY: bearing 12°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-east of Buffalo. The air here, particularly as the day softens towards evening, carries a damp coolness, a subtle reminder of the nearby creeks and the broader watershed that defines this part of Erie County. Streets are lined with mature trees, their branches knitting a dappled canopy overhead, and the houses, many of them with porches that invite lingering, seem to settle comfortably into their lots. The land itself is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet solidity, a low-lying character that speaks of fertile ground and a history of cultivation, where the glint of sunlight off a distant rooftop can be as captivating as any grand vista. Originally established by Ebenezer Johnson, a blacksmith by trade, Williamsville's roots are firmly planted in the industrious spirit of the 19th century, its early economy fueled by mills harnessing the power of Millersport Highway's namesake creek. This watercourse, and others like it, were the lifeblood of the burgeoning settlement, powering sawmills and gristmills that served the surrounding agricultural lands. Though the grander industrial past has receded, a subtle hum of commerce persists, with local businesses maintaining a character that feels both familiar and enduring. The presence of institutions of learning adds a quiet intellectual current to the everyday flow, a counterpoint to the settled, almost pastoral feel that defines much of Williamsville.

About This Williamsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Williamsville, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.963947, -78.737809. 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 Williamsville and Erie County.

Detailed location data for Williamsville includes the ZIP code (14221), telephone area code (716), county seat of Erie County (Buffalo), and school district assignment (Williamsville 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 Williamsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.