Glen Head New York Map

About Glen Head, New York

Glen Head is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,653. The population density is 1075.3 people per km². Glen Head is located at 40.8354°N, 73.6237°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11542.

Glen Head rises from the gentle curves of Long Island's North Shore, a place where the land breathes with the proximity of the sea. It lies 1.9 miles south-south-east of Glen Cove, NY (from Glen Cove, NY: bearing 164°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-south-west of Oyster Bay. Here, the terrain rolls with a subtle elegance, a landscape shaped not by dramatic cliffs, but by the patient work of water and wind over millennia. Mature trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets, and the air, even miles inland, carries a faint, bracing scent of salt. The houses, a mix of stately colonials and more modern dwellings, sit with a comfortable grace, their gardens often bursting with the vibrant hues of hydrangeas and roses, mirroring the cultivated beauty of the surrounding natural world. This is a place where the light, especially as it softens towards evening, seems to linger, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender that reflect softly on the manicured lawns. The history of Glen Head is intertwined with the development of Nassau County, a story of agricultural roots giving way to suburban aspirations. For generations, the land here was dedicated to farms, the fertile soil yielding its bounty to the rhythms of the seasons. While the agricultural past has receded, echoes of it can still be found in the occasional open field or the enduring charm of older farmhouses. Today, the local economy is a blend of service industries and the daily commutes of its residents to the wider economic centers of Long Island and New York City. A distinctive character of Glen Head lies in its quiet residential nature, a place that values its peaceful atmosphere and the sense of community fostered by its well-established neighborhoods. There are no grand, imposing landmarks, but rather a collection of smaller, cherished elements – the local parks that offer respite, the well-kept schools that serve as community hubs, and the general air of settled prosperity that defines the rhythm of life in Glen Head.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glen Head, 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 Glen Head and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Glen Head includes the ZIP code (11545), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (North Shore 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 Glen Head is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.