Hampton Bays New York Map

About Hampton Bays, New York

Hampton Bays is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,706. The population density is 511.6 people per km². Hampton Bays is located at 40.8690°N, 72.5176°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11946.

Hampton Bays unfurls along the southern edge of Long Island, a place where the salt-laced air carries the persistent whisper of the Atlantic and the Peconic Bay. It lies 6.8 miles west of Southampton, NY (from Southampton, NY: bearing 261°T), and is situated 8.2 miles east-south-east of Riverhead. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, from the low-slung dunes that guard the oceanfront to the more sheltered coves and marshes that punctuate the bay side. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting a warm, almost syrupy glow over the weathered shingles of homes and the shimmering surfaces of the water, a light that softens the sharp edges of the ordinary. The land itself holds a certain resilience, shaped by the tides and the wind, its contours hinting at the constant, quiet work of erosion and accretion. The history of Hampton Bays is deeply entwined with the sea, its early days marked by fishing and oystering that sustained its inhabitants for generations. This maritime legacy continues to define its character, with a thriving commercial fishing fleet still heading out from its harbors, their catches forming the backbone of the local economy. Beyond the docks, the area has also become a popular destination for those seeking its beaches and waterways, a draw that has fostered a unique blend of year-round residents and seasonal visitors. The Shinnecock Canal, a vital artery connecting the bay to the ocean, serves as a constant reminder of the engineered relationship between man and water that has long been central to Hampton Bays.

About This Hampton Bays Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton Bays, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.868989, -72.517589. 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 Hampton Bays and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Hampton Bays includes the ZIP code (11946), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Hampton Bays 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 Hampton Bays is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.