Carle Place New York Map

About Carle Place, New York

Carle Place is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,188. The population density is 2052.4 people per km². Carle Place is located at 40.7526°N, 73.6104°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11514.

Carle Place, a name that whispers of its agricultural past, unfolds across a landscape subtly shaped by the receding glaciers. It lies 1.6 miles east of North Hempstead, NY (from North Hempstead, NY: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east of Queens. The terrain here, a gentle swell rather than a dramatic rise, is characterized by well-tended lawns and mature trees that offer a dappled shade in the summer sun, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a reminder of the fertile soil that once dominated this stretch of Long Island. Streets curve with a comfortable, unhurried grace, lined with homes that speak of generations putting down roots, their architectural styles a quiet testament to changing tastes and enduring comfort. This enclave, once part of the sprawling Hempstead Plains, owes its modern character to a history of suburban development that began to bloom in the mid-20th century. While the vast grasslands have long since yielded to residential streets and commercial strips, the spirit of community, once centered around a shared agrarian life, persists in the neighborhood's cohesive feel. The local economy thrives on a blend of retail, professional services, and the daily commutes of its residents to the broader economic engines of Nassau County and New York City. Carle Place retains a distinct identity, a place where the echoes of its founding, from farmsteads to the current day, are felt in the quiet hum of everyday life and the enduring appeal of its leafy streets.

About This Carle Place Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carle Place, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.752601, -73.610406. 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 Carle Place and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Carle Place includes the ZIP code (11514), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Carle Place 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 Carle Place is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.