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About Cambria Heights, New York

Cambria Heights is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 17,000. The population density is 4200.0 people per km². Cambria Heights is located at 40.6945°N, 73.7385°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11411.

Cambria Heights rises from the eastern edge of Queens, a neighborhood where the land gently rolls, hinting at a distant, more rugged past before being smoothed into the urban grid. It lies 1.4 miles west-south-west of Elmont, NY (from Elmont, NY: bearing 252°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-east of Queens. The streets here are lined with a varied architecture, a blend of modest single-family homes and apartment buildings that speak of decades of evolution, all softened by mature trees that cast dappled shadows in the afternoon sun. The air often carries a faint, salty tang, a subtle reminder of the proximity to the Atlantic, and the sky above can be a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly at dusk when hues of rose and lavender bleed into the deepening blue. It is a place of quiet residential blocks, where the sounds of children playing and the hum of daily life create a familiar, comforting cadence. This corner of Queens possesses a history intertwined with the development of Long Island's suburban sprawl, evolving from farmland into the community it is today. Cambria Heights' roots can be traced back to the early 20th century, a period of rapid expansion that saw developers shape its character, laying down the streets and building the homes that still define much of its landscape. While not a major industrial hub, the local economy here is primarily driven by the services and retail that cater to its residents, creating a network of small businesses that anchor the neighborhood. It’s a place where generations have put down roots, fostering a sense of continuity and a shared local identity, distinct from the bustling energy of Manhattan, offering a more grounded, neighborhood-centric experience of New York City life.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cambria Heights, 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 Cambria Heights and Queens County.

Detailed location data for Cambria Heights includes the ZIP code (11411), telephone area code (718, 347), 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 Cambria Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.