Henderson New York Map

About Henderson, New York

Henderson is a locality in Jefferson County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,800. The population density is 22.0 people per km². Henderson is located at 43.8470°N, 76.1819°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13650.

Henderson rests on the eastern edge of Lake Ontario, its landscape shaped by the generous expanse of water and the rolling terrain that leads inland. It lies 45.7 miles north of Clay, NY (from Clay, NY: bearing 359°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west-north-west of Adams. The air here carries a perpetual tang of lake water, a subtle, briny perfume that mingles with the scent of pine and damp earth. Fields, often a patchwork of hardy crops and wilder growth, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature trees that rustle with a constant, quiet conversation. The light at dusk, especially in late summer, can cast a molten gold across the western sky, a spectacle that seems to linger, bathing the quiet streets and weathered farmhouses in a warm, almost liquid glow. This place has long been tied to the rhythms of the lake, its early economy built on fishing and shipping, a heritage still evident in the small harbors and the sturdy, no-nonsense character of its residents. Later, agriculture took root, with dairy farms and fields of grain becoming the visible pulse of the surrounding countryside, a quiet industry that continues to define much of Henderson's economic life. Though time has brought changes, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land and water remain the hallmarks of Henderson, a place where the seasons dictate the pace and the vastness of Lake Ontario offers a constant, silent presence.

About This Henderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henderson, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 43.847008, -76.181871. 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 Henderson and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Henderson includes the ZIP code (13650), telephone area code (315), county seat of Jefferson County (Watertown), and school district assignment (Belleville Henderson 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 Henderson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.