Bellerose Terrace New York Map

About Bellerose Terrace, New York

Bellerose Terrace is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,006. The population density is 5764.7 people per km². Bellerose Terrace is located at 40.7207°N, 73.7260°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11001.

Bellerose Terrace unfolds as a quietly dignified residential enclave, where the air carries a faint, almost imperceptible hum of distant traffic from the larger arteries beyond. It lies 1.5 miles north-north-west of Elmont, NY (from Elmont, NY: bearing 333°T), and is situated 4.3 miles east-south-east of Queens. The landscape here is a gentle, rolling terrain, a soft undulation of well-tended lawns and mature trees that cast dappled shadows across sidewalks on sunnier days. Streets curve with a comfortable, unhurried grace, lined with homes of varied architectural styles, each possessing its own distinct personality, from stately colonials to more modern ranch designs. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, a particular quality of light often bathes the neighborhood, a soft, golden luminescence that seems to linger, lending a peaceful, almost nostalgic aura to the scene. The history of Bellerose Terrace is intrinsically tied to the post-war boom and the expansion of suburban life on Long Island, a period that shaped its character as a desirable place for families to put down roots. Its economy, like many of its neighbors, is largely supported by the influx of residents who commute to the professional hubs of New York City, though local businesses and services provide a vital, day-to-day backbone for the community. While Bellerose Terrace itself may not boast grand historical monuments, its very existence speaks to a larger narrative of American aspiration and the creation of comfortable, community-focused living spaces. The proximity to the thriving cultural and economic heart of the city, coupled with the suburban peace it offers, defines the distinctive rhythm of life in Bellerose Terrace.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bellerose Terrace, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.720658, -73.725965. 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 Bellerose Terrace and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Bellerose Terrace includes the ZIP code (11001), telephone area code (718, 347, 929), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Floral Park-Bellerose 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 Bellerose Terrace is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.