Baldwin New York Map

About Baldwin, New York

Baldwin is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 34,994. The population density is 3153.0 people per km². Baldwin is located at 40.6565°N, 73.6093°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11510.

Baldwin breathes with the low hum of Long Island life, a place where the land, subtly rolling, slopes gently toward the salt-laced air of the South Shore. It lies 1.4 miles west of Freeport, NY (from Freeport, NY: bearing 267°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-east of North Hempstead. Here, the streets are a mosaic of mature trees, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze, and tidy homes with manicured lawns that speak of quiet pride. The air itself carries a certain clarity, especially in the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, casting long, elongated shadows that stretch like sleepy giants across the pavement. Small parks offer pockets of green, places where children’s laughter can be heard, a bright counterpoint to the steady murmur of traffic on the main thoroughfares, a constant reminder of Baldwin's connection to the wider world. The history of Baldwin is interwoven with the development of Long Island's transportation networks, a story that began with farming and eventually blossomed into a suburban haven. Its economy, once tied to agriculture, has long since transformed, now relying on the services and retail that cater to its resident population and the surrounding communities. The legacy of its early days can still be glimpsed in the occasional older structure that stands as a sentinel to a bygone era, a quiet testament to the generations who have called this place home. Baldwin's distinctive character is also shaped by its proximity to waterways, offering a tangible connection to the water that laps at the island's edges, a constant, subtle influence on the rhythm of everyday life.

About This Baldwin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Baldwin, New York 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 Baldwin and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Baldwin includes the ZIP code (12883), telephone area code (845, 516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Baldwin 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 Baldwin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.