Amagansett New York Map

About Amagansett, New York

Amagansett is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 821. The population density is 38.2 people per km². Amagansett is located at 40.9737°N, 72.1437°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11937.

Amagansett unfolds with a gentle sprawl, a coastal hamlet where the Atlantic’s breath mingles with the scent of pine and salt-laced earth. It lies 14.2 miles east-north-east of Southampton, NY (from Southampton, NY: bearing 64°T), and is situated 2.3 miles east-north-east of East Hampton. Low-slung homes, often painted in muted coastal tones, peek from behind dune grasses and mature oaks, their architecture whispering of a long, unhurried relationship with the sea. Sandy lanes wind between them, leading eventually to the vast, unbroken sweep of the oceanfront, where the sand stretches wide and the waves crash with a persistent, rhythmic roar. The air here carries a certain lightness, a tang of brine that sharpens the senses, and in the late afternoon, the light often softens to a pale gold, burnishing the weathered shingles and turning the sea spray into a fine, ephemeral mist. The history of Amagansett is deeply entwined with its maritime heritage, a legacy that still resonates in the quiet lanes and the enduring pull of the ocean. Once a vital fishing outpost, the echoes of its working waterfront can still be felt, though the economy has largely shifted towards tourism and the seasonal influx of summer residents. The land itself, a sandy outwash plain shaped by ancient glaciers, supports pockets of hardy scrub oak and pitch pine, a stark contrast to the manicured lawns of some of its more affluent neighbors. It's a place where a sense of independence and a connection to the natural world remain palpable, a character shaped by generations of mariners, farmers, and artists drawn to its elemental beauty.

About This Amagansett Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Amagansett, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.973712, -72.143688. 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 Amagansett and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Amagansett includes the ZIP code (11930), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Amagansett Union Free 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 Amagansett is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.