Eastport New York Map

About Eastport, New York

Eastport is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,414. The population density is 196.1 people per km². Eastport is located at 40.8259°N, 72.7318°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11949.

Eastport breathes a quiet coastal air, a landscape where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering waters of Moriches Bay. It lies 7.3 miles south-south-west of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 210°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east-north-east of Shirley. Salt-laced breezes, carrying the faint, briny scent of distant ocean, rustle through stands of scrub oak and pine, their branches often sculpted by the persistent winds. The terrain here is a subtle undulation, a soft rise and fall that culminates in the broad, welcoming expanse of the bay, its surface frequently alive with the glint of sunlight or the brooding grey of an approaching squall. Here, the natural world holds a gentle dominion, where the calls of gulls punctuate the hushed moments and the tides dictate a steady, ancient rhythm. The history of Eastport is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its waterways, a legacy that still shapes its character and economy. For generations, the bay has been a vital larder, its waters yielding a rich harvest of shellfish and finfish, a tradition that sustains a core of local fishermen and seafood purveyors. While the island's agricultural roots are evident in the scattered farms that dot the inland periphery, it is the maritime pulse that truly defines Eastport. Remnants of its past can be seen in the weathered docks and the modest, unpretentious homes that have long faced the water, each bearing the quiet imprint of lives lived in close communion with the sea.

About This Eastport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eastport, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.825932, -72.731766. 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 Eastport and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Eastport includes the ZIP code (11941), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Eastport-South Manor 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 Eastport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.