Hewlett Neck New York Map

About Hewlett Neck, New York

Hewlett Neck is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 519. The population density is 309.7 people per km². Hewlett Neck is located at 40.6234°N, 73.6982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11598.

Hewlett Neck unfolds as a verdant expanse where the gentle murmur of the Atlantic is a constant, though often unseen, presence, its salt-kissed air weaving through mature trees that cast dappled shade over manicured lawns. It lies 2.9 miles south of Valley Stream, NY (from Valley Stream, NY: bearing 169°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-west of North Hempstead. The landscape here is one of quiet affluence, characterized by broad avenues lined with stately homes, their architecture hinting at generations of settled prosperity. Here, the land, though shaped by human design, retains a natural grace, with mature oaks and maples forming a leafy canopy that filters the bright Long Island sunlight into a soft, diffused glow, particularly enchanting in the late afternoon when the light turns to liquid gold. The history of Hewlett Neck is as layered as the soil beneath its well-kept estates, a narrative woven from the ambitions of early industrialists and landowners who sought refuge from the burgeoning clamor of the city. Its economy, once tied to the agricultural bounty of the island, has long since transitioned to a sophisticated service and professional sector, the echoes of its past perhaps discernible in the enduring sense of community and the carefully preserved natural spaces. The proximity to the waters of the South Shore, though not always directly visible from every vantage point, imbues Hewlett Neck with a subtle maritime character, a reminder of the historical pathways of trade and leisure that have shaped its identity, fostering a pace of life that is both refined and deeply rooted.

About This Hewlett Neck Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hewlett Neck, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.623437, -73.698187. 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 Hewlett Neck and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Hewlett Neck includes the ZIP code (11598), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Hewlett-Woodmere 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 Hewlett Neck is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.