Wolcott New York Map

About Wolcott, New York

Wolcott is a locality in Wayne County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,663. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Wolcott is located at 43.2206°N, 76.8150°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 14590.

Wolcott rests on land that remembers the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, its terrain a gentle mosaic of fields and woodlands shaped by their ancient passage. It lies 23.6 miles north-north-west of Auburn, NY (from Auburn, NY: bearing 328°T), and is situated 5.6 miles north-east of Rose. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, yields readily to cultivation, supporting rows of corn and soy that stretch towards the horizon under a vast, often brilliant, New York sky. In the warmer months, the air hums with the industrious murmur of insects and the distant drone of agricultural machinery, while autumn paints the surrounding trees in hues of ochre and crimson, a fleeting, vibrant spectacle. Winter brings a hushed stillness, the land blanketed in white, the bare branches of maples and oaks creating stark, graphic patterns against the pale light. The history of Wolcott is deeply entwined with the agricultural heartland it inhabits, a legacy of farming that continues to define its economy. Generations have worked this fertile ground, their lives marked by the rhythms of planting and harvest. The nearby waters of Sodus Bay, a significant inlet of Lake Ontario, have historically played a role, though Wolcott itself lies inland, its character more pastoral than maritime. Small businesses line the main thoroughfares, offering the necessities and comforts of rural life, their storefronts reflecting the steady, unpretentious spirit of the people. The past is not a grand, imposing monument here, but rather a quiet undercurrent, visible in the sturdy barns and weathered fences that dot the landscape, whispering tales of resilience and continuity.

About This Wolcott Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wolcott, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.220622, -76.814958. 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 Wolcott and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Wolcott includes the ZIP code (14590), telephone area code (585), county seat of Wayne County (Lyons), and school district assignment (North Rose-Wolcott 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 Wolcott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.