Mastic New York Map

About Mastic, New York

Mastic is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,708. The population density is 1503.3 people per km². Mastic is located at 40.8020°N, 72.8409°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11950.

Mastic breathes the salt-tinged air of Long Island's southern shore, a place where the land gracefully slopes toward the vast, whispering expanse of Moriches Bay. It lies 1.4 miles east of Shirley, NY (from Shirley, NY: bearing 88°T), and is situated 4.2 miles east-north-east of Brookhaven. Pines, tall and stoic, punctuate the sandy soil, their needles whispering secrets to the wind that carries the faint tang of brine and the distant cry of gulls. The terrain here is a study in gentle transitions, from the dappled shade beneath the trees to the sun-drenched expanses where the sky seems to stretch into an infinite, pale blue. Even the houses, a mix of weathered shingles and brighter, more modern facades, seem to settle into the landscape, their gardens blooming with tenacious hydrangeas and roses that brave the coastal breezes. For generations, Mastic has been tied to the rhythms of the water and the land, its early lifeblood drawn from the bounty of the bay and the fertile soil that supports its scattered farms. The legacy of early settlements whispers through the tree lines, a history of fishermen and farmers who found their living in this coastal embrace. While industry has shifted, the echoes of its past persist; the scent of salt marsh and pine resin still clings to the air, a constant reminder of the natural heritage that defines Mastic. The waters of Moriches Bay, a haven for seabirds and a playground for those who love the sea, continue to be a central character in the ongoing story of this Long Island locale.

About This Mastic Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mastic, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.802043, -72.840936. 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 Mastic and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Mastic includes the ZIP code (11950), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (William Floyd 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 Mastic is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.