Hillside New York Map

About Hillside, New York

Hillside is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 860. The population density is 405.4 people per km². Hillside is located at 41.9190°N, 74.0337°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 11432, 12401.

Hillside maintains a modest, steady elevation where the horizon remains flat, save for the faint, atmospheric suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains lingering over ninety miles to the west. The air here holds the salt-tinged humidity of the Atlantic, drifting inland from the open coastline only four miles distant, where the tides pulse against the edges of Hawtree Basin. Within the immediate neighborhood, the landscape is defined by the quiet presence of P.S. 268Q, which serves as a central anchor for the local geometry of streets and sidewalks. Two miles away, the surface of Baisley Pond captures the shifting gray and amber of the sky, providing a mirror to the suburban density that characterizes the surrounding blocks.

Hillside evolved from early twentieth-century development patterns, shaped by the transit lines that once promised a seamless connection to the commercial engines of the region. The local economy relies on this proximity to larger hubs, with residents participating in a transit-oriented lifestyle that favors professional services and retail over singular industry. Three miles to the east, Flushing Creek marks a subtle break in the urban grid, its path a reminder of the water tables that once dictated the drainage of this coastal plain. Life in Hillside moves with the deliberate pace of commuters and students, punctuated by the seasonal changes that turn the leaves in the local parks and bring a sharp, metallic clarity to the winter light.

About This Hillside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hillside, New York. Coordinates: 41.91905, -74.033686. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Hillside includes the ZIP code (11432, 12401), telephone area code (718, 347, 845), county seat of Queens County, and school district assignment (Kingston City School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.