Great Neck Estates New York Map

About Great Neck Estates, New York

Great Neck Estates is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,023. The population density is 1496.2 people per km². Great Neck Estates is located at 40.7870°N, 73.7368°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11021.

Great Neck Estates unfolds along the gentle curve of the Long Island Sound, a place where affluent residences spill down towards waterfronts kissed by the salty air. It lies 2.5 miles east-north-east of Bayside, NY (from Bayside, NY: bearing 59°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-east of Queens. The terrain here, a subtle rise and fall, allows for glimpses of water from many a manicured lawn, a constant reminder of the proximity to the vast blue expanse. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, cast dappled shadows on quiet streets, and in the late afternoon, a particular quality of light, honey-gold and diffused, softens the edges of grand houses and their meticulously kept gardens. The air, even inland, carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper of the sea that permeates the very atmosphere of Great Neck Estates. This enclave boasts a history woven into the broader narrative of Long Island's development, evolving from farmland and estates into the desirable residential area it is today. Its local economy, long since shifted from agriculture, now thrives on the wealth generated by its residents, many of whom commute to Manhattan, their professional lives mirroring the ebb and flow of the tides. The Great Neck peninsula itself, with its various villages and hamlets, carries a distinct character, a blend of old-money elegance and modern affluence, where the quiet hum of a prosperous life is the prevailing sound. Distinctive homes, ranging from stately colonials to contemporary marvels, line the avenues, each a silent testament to generations of discerning taste and established roots in this desirable corner of Nassau County.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Great Neck Estates, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.787046, -73.736798. 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 Great Neck Estates and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Great Neck Estates includes the ZIP code (11021), telephone area code (718, 347, 929), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Great Neck 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 Great Neck Estates is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.