Calverton New York Map

About Calverton, New York

Calverton is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,618. The population density is 82.9 people per km². Calverton is located at 40.9065°N, 72.7434°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11933.

Calverton rests on a landscape that breathes with the quiet expanse of Long Island's central pine barrens, a terrain marked by sandy soils and the resilient, low-slung growth of scrub oak and pitch pine. It lies 4.3 miles west of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 260°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-east of Shirley. The air here carries a distinct scent, a blend of pine needles warmed by the sun and the distant, salty tang of the Atlantic, a constant murmur from shores not far off. The land unfolds in a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, giving way to open fields that might hold the promise of a harvest or the quietude of fallow earth. Even the light seems to possess a unique quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when it spills through the resinous branches in shafts of liquid gold, illuminating the fine dust motes dancing in the still air. The history of Calverton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural roots of its surrounding lands, a heritage that still whispers in the names of its byways and the enduring, if diminished, presence of farms. For decades, its story was also shaped by a significant military presence, the echoes of which can still be felt in the vast, open spaces that once served other purposes. Today, the economic pulse of Calverton beats with a more varied rhythm, encompassing a mix of local businesses, light industry, and the continued, though transformed, agricultural endeavors that define so much of the surrounding Suffolk County. The proximity to nature preserves and the relatively open character of the terrain lend Calverton a distinct feel, a place where the hurried pace of modernity often yields to the more measured, earthy rhythm of the land.

About This Calverton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Calverton, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.906487, -72.743433. 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 Calverton and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Calverton includes the ZIP code (11933), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Riverhead Central 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 Calverton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.