Ulster Pennsylvania Map

About Ulster, Pennsylvania

Ulster is a locality in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is a small community with a population of 349. The population density is 148.6 people per km². Ulster is located at 41.8459°N, 76.5019°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 18850.

Ulster rests in a broad, fertile valley, a place where the Susquehanna River, a wide, patient artery, has shaped the land with a gentle persistence over millennia. It lies 23.0 miles south-east of Elmira, NY (from Elmira, NY: bearing 137°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south of Sayre. The terrain here is a study in soft curves and open skies, rolling hills giving way to flat, productive fields that stretch towards the water’s edge. Ancient oaks and maples stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their leaves catching the light in shifting patterns, and the air often carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and ripening crops. This is a landscape that breathes with the seasons, from the stark beauty of winter snows to the lush green abundance of summer, a quiet testament to the enduring power of water and earth. The history of Ulster is deeply entwined with the river that defines it, a waterway that once served as a vital highway for trade and travel. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial soil, established farms and mills, building a community that depended on the land and the water’s bounty. While the grand days of riverboats may have passed, the spirit of agriculture and small-scale enterprise still thrives, with orchards dotting the hillsides and family farms continuing the legacy of stewardship. Ulster carries the quiet dignity of a place that has seen generations come and go, its character shaped by hard work, a connection to the natural world, and the steady, unassuming presence of the Susquehanna.

About This Ulster Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ulster, 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 Ulster and Bradford County.

Detailed location data for Ulster includes the ZIP code (18850), 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 (Athens 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 Ulster is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.