Lindenhurst New York Map

About Lindenhurst, New York

Lindenhurst is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 27,142. The population density is 2793.2 people per km². Lindenhurst is located at 40.6868°N, 73.3735°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11757.

Lindenhurst breathes with the gentle exhalations of Great South Bay, a long, shallow expanse of saltwater that shapes its very character. It lies 2.4 miles south-south-west of West Babylon, NY (from West Babylon, NY: bearing 205°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west-south-west of Islip. The terrain here is a subtle, low-lying landscape, where the land slopes almost imperceptibly towards the water’s edge. Streets are lined with mature trees, their branches often forming a leafy canopy that filters the sunlight, casting dappled patterns on the sidewalks below. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the faint, briny tang of the bay, a constant reminder of the watery world that lies just beyond the last houses. Yards are often well-tended, a mosaic of green lawns and blooming flowerbeds, reflecting a quiet pride in the domestic spaces that define this Long Island community. The history of Lindenhurst is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of maritime life and the ambitious dreams of its early settlers. Originally established by German immigrants seeking fertile land and a connection to the sea, the name itself evokes the linden trees that once dotted the landscape, a touch of European grace transplanted to American soil. For generations, the local economy has drawn sustenance from the bay – fishing fleets once plied its waters, and today, recreational boating and tourism remain significant threads in the town's fabric. The distinctive spire of St. Joachim of Our Lady of Loretto Church, a prominent landmark, speaks to the enduring spiritual and architectural heritage that has shaped Lindenhurst into the distinctive community it is today.

About This Lindenhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lindenhurst, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.686767, -73.373455. 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 Lindenhurst and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Lindenhurst includes the ZIP code (11757), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.