Brentwood New York Map

About Brentwood, New York

Brentwood is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 62,000. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Brentwood is located at 40.7812°N, 73.2462°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11717.

Brentwood unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, a terrain sculpted by the slow, inexorable work of glaciers and then softened by centuries of growth and human passage. It lies 2.4 miles west-south-west of Central Islip, NY (from Central Islip, NY: bearing 254°T), and is situated 4.0 miles north-north-west of Islip. Here, the air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the broad avenues and the quieter, winding streets. The sky above, vast and often a pale, washed-out blue, seems to hold a certain stillness, an expansive canvas over the low-slung buildings and the occasional stand of mature oak trees. The terrain, not dramatic but resolutely present, offers a sense of groundedness, a place where the land itself feels like an enduring character, a quiet witness to the ebb and flow of life. The history of Brentwood is inextricably linked to the development of Long Island’s suburban sprawl, a story that began with agricultural roots and evolved through periods of significant residential expansion. Once a landscape of farms and estates, it transformed into a bustling hub of commerce and community, its economy diversifying beyond its early agrarian foundations to encompass retail, services, and a growing professional workforce. The presence of institutions of higher learning nearby has contributed to a dynamic population, infusing the area with a youthful energy and a constant hum of activity. This evolution has shaped Brentwood into a place where the echoes of its past are still discernible, a palimpsest of development where the remnants of older ways intermingle with the conveniences and complexities of modern life.

About This Brentwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Brentwood, 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 Brentwood and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Brentwood includes the ZIP code (11717), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Brentwood 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 Brentwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.