Sayre Pennsylvania Map

About Sayre, Pennsylvania

Sayre is a locality in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,431. The population density is 1040.2 people per km². Sayre is located at 41.9790°N, 76.5155°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18840.

Sayre unfolds where the Susquehanna River, a broad, benevolent artery, begins its eastward curve, cradling a landscape of gentle hills and fertile plains. It lies 16.8 miles east-south-east of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 117°T), and is situated 2.3 miles south-south-east of Waverly. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, often settles with a soft, golden hue, warming the brick facades of older buildings and casting long shadows across manicured lawns. It’s a place where the air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant murmur of the river, a constant, soothing presence. The terrain, a mosaic of cultivated fields and wooded slopes, speaks of a long, quiet coexistence between man and the land, a place that feels both lived-in and enduring. The history of Sayre is deeply entwined with the railroad and the burgeoning industries of a bygone era, its very foundations laid by the ambition of connecting distant places. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, a name that still echoes in the local consciousness, was instrumental in shaping its early growth, drawing people and commerce to this strategic point. Today, while the roar of steam engines has faded, the legacy of industry persists in a more diversified economy, with local businesses and services supporting the surrounding agricultural communities and serving as a hub for the region. The town’s character is marked by a sense of sturdy resilience, a quiet pride in its heritage, and a pace of life that allows for neighbourly connection, a gentle unfolding of days that mirrors the slow, steady flow of the Susquehanna itself.

About This Sayre Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sayre, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Sayre and Bradford County.

Detailed location data for Sayre includes the ZIP code (18840), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Bradford County (Towanda), and school district assignment (Sayre Area 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 Sayre is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.