Alfred
Village in Allegany County, New York
Alfred is a village in Allegany County, New York, with 4,026 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,765 ft (538 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Almond, 5.2 miles NE.
- 4,026residents (2020 Census)
- 1,765 ftelevation · 538 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 3,383 / sq mipopulation density
- 14802main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Alfred
Alfred is a village located in the town of Alfred in Allegany County, New York, United States. The population was 4,026 at the 2020 census.
The village is home to both Alfred University and Alfred State College. In 2023, The Washington Post named it "the collegiest college town in America" due to its high ratio of students to non-students.
Due in part to the New York State College of Ceramics, Alfred has become a hub for ceramic artists and ceramic engineers.
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Living in Alfred
- Median household income
- $40,625
- Median home value
- $170,800
- Median rent
- $899/mo
- Median age
- 20.2
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Alfred had 4,026 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,026 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,383 per sq mi (1,306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alfred at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 4,026 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2543° N, 77.7896° W |
| ZIP codes | 14802, 14803 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3601198 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alfred
- Almond5.2 mi NE
- Andover6.7 mi S
- Hornell8.4 mi NE
- North Hornell9.1 mi NE
- Canisteo9.5 mi E
- Arkport10.7 mi NE
- Scio11.2 mi SW
- Wellsville12.2 mi SW
- Angelica12.3 mi W
- Belmont12.6 mi W
- Stannards13.9 mi SW
- Canaseraga14.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alfred
What county is Alfred in?
Alfred is in Allegany County, New York.
What is the population of Alfred, NY?
4,026 people lived in Alfred at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alfred, NY?
The main ZIP code is 14802. Other ZIP codes: 14803.
What is the elevation of Alfred?
1,765 feet (538 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alfred?
Almond (5.2 mi), Andover (6.7 mi), Hornell (8.4 mi), North Hornell (9.1 mi), Canisteo (9.5 mi).
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