Hillcrest New York Map

About Hillcrest, New York

Hillcrest is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,071. The population density is 2659.5 people per km². Hillcrest is located at 41.1279°N, 74.0410°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10977.

Hillcrest unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape sculpted by the slow, deliberate passage of glaciers and the persistent embrace of the Ramapo River to the east. It lies 1.0 miles north of Spring Valley, NY (from Spring Valley, NY: bearing 8°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Ramapo. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and the distant hum of traffic, a subtle reminder of its proximity to larger arteries. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like weathered hands, cast dappled shadows on the winding streets, and in the quietude of early morning, the calls of unseen birds cut through the stillness. The houses, a mix of sturdy colonials and more modern interpretations, seem to settle comfortably into their plots, each with its own small patch of green, a quiet defiance against the encroachment of concrete. The history of Hillcrest is entwined with the agricultural roots of Rockland County, a past evident in the occasional weathered barn or the broad, open fields that still break the residential sprawl. For generations, this land sustained farmers, their efforts yielding a bounty that fed nearby communities. Today, while agriculture has receded, the spirit of local enterprise persists, manifesting in a vibrant array of small businesses that line the main thoroughfares, from independent bookstores to family-run diners where the coffee is always hot and the conversations are easy. It’s a place that remembers its foundations, a quiet strength that underpins the everyday rhythm of life in Hillcrest.

About This Hillcrest Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hillcrest, 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 Hillcrest and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Hillcrest includes the ZIP code (14717), telephone area code (607, 914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (East Ramapo Central School District (Spring Valley)). 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 Hillcrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.