Breezy Point New York Map

About Breezy Point, New York

Breezy Point is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,500. The population density is 980.0 people per km². Breezy Point is located at 40.5565°N, 73.9262°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11697.

Breezy Point unfurls like a weathered ribbon of sand and salt-laced air, a slender peninsula where the Atlantic’s broad breath meets the quieter waters of Jamaica Bay. It lies 3.3 miles south-south-east of Homecrest Brooklyn, NY (from Homecrest Brooklyn, NY: bearing 149°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south of Brooklyn. Its landscape is a study in coastal resilience: low-slung cottages, weathered by sun and sea spray, cluster along narrow, sandy streets, their porches often adorned with the skeletal remains of driftwood and the vibrant hues of blooming hydrangeas. The air here carries a distinct tang, a blend of briny ocean, marsh grasses, and the faint, sweet scent of pine from the hardy trees that manage to take root in the sandy soil. Along the oceanfront, the endless sigh of waves against the shore is a constant, rhythmic pulse, while the bay side offers a more sheltered stillness, a haven for seabirds and a tranquil mirror to the sky. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, reflecting on the water’s surface in a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle. For generations, Breezy Point has been shaped by the sea, its history etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its residents and the ebb and flow of its tides. This enclave, a unique cooperative, has fostered a strong sense of communal identity, where neighbors are often as close as family. The local economy, historically tied to the fishing and maritime trades, now sees its vibrant character reflected in the small businesses that cater to a steady stream of visitors and year-round inhabitants alike, from bustling seafood shacks serving the day’s catch to charming ice cream parlors. The very terrain, a delicate balance between land and sea, has dictated a way of life attuned to the seasons and the powerful forces of nature, creating a distinct rhythm that sets Breezy Point apart from the bustling metropolis it borders.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Breezy Point, 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 Breezy Point and Queens County.

Detailed location data for Breezy Point includes the ZIP code (11697), telephone area code (516), county seat of Queens County, and school district assignment. 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 Breezy Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.