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About College Point, New York

College Point is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 4800.0 people per km². College Point is located at 40.7876°N, 73.8460°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11356.

College Point, in Queens, is a peninsula that juts out into the Flushing Bay and the East River, its shores a complex boundary of industrial docks and quiet residential streets. It lies 1.7 miles north-west of Linden Hill Queens, NY (from Linden Hill Queens, NY: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-north-east of New York. The land here rises gently from the water’s edge, a subtle incline that offers glimpses of the vast expanse of water and the distant Manhattan skyline, especially on days when the air is clear and carries the scent of salt and brine. The northern edge, facing the broader river, often feels the brisk wind, while the more sheltered southern side, along Flushing Bay, maintains a calmer disposition, its waters reflecting the changing hues of the sky. The character of College Point is one of pragmatic resilience, a place where the utilitarian needs of industry have long coexisted with the quiet aspirations of its residents, each shaping the other in an ongoing, understated dialogue. Historically, College Point was a hub of innovation and manufacturing, its early days marked by the establishment of a renowned lithographic printing company and later by the booming automotive industry, leaving behind a legacy etched into the very infrastructure of the peninsula. The waterways, once bustling with barges and ferries transporting goods and people, now serve as a more tranquil backdrop to a local economy that has diversified, with warehousing and logistics playing a significant role, alongside a growing presence of small businesses catering to the neighborhood. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, can carry a faint, metallic tang from the industrial past, softened by the distant murmur of traffic and the occasional cry of a gull, a soundscape that is distinctively College Point.

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

Detailed location data for College Point includes the ZIP code (11356), 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 College Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.