Medford New York Map

About Medford, New York

Medford is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 24,796. The population density is 918.2 people per km². Medford is located at 40.8176°N, 73.0001°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11763.

Medford unfolds across a landscape that hums with a quiet, persistent energy, its terrain a gentle rise and fall of land that cradles a tapestry of suburban neighborhoods and scattered pockets of mature woodland. It lies 3.5 miles south of Coram, NY (from Coram, NY: bearing 179°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-north-west of Brookhaven. The air here, especially in the lingering twilight of summer, carries the faintest scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle reminder of the natural world still holding its ground against the encroaching developments. Streets are lined with trees that cast long, dancing shadows, and the murmur of distant traffic is a constant, unobtrusive soundtrack to the lives unfolding within Medford's boundaries. The sky above, often a pale, washed-out blue by day, transforms into a canvas of bruised purples and fading oranges as the sun dips, imbuing the ordinary with a fleeting, painterly quality. The history of Medford is deeply entwined with the agricultural roots of Long Island, a past that has gradually given way to its present-day character as a bustling hub of commerce and residence. This evolution is evident in the older farmhouses that still dot the periphery, standing as silent witnesses to a time when fields of potatoes and corn dominated the vista. Today, the local economy is a diverse blend, with a strong commercial sector that provides ample employment and services, supported by a network of smaller businesses and retail centers that give Medford its distinctive, lived-in feel. It’s a place where community events, often held in local parks or school grounds, foster a sense of connection, and where the steady pulse of everyday life continues, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of its residents.

About This Medford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Medford, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.817598, -73.000107. 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 Medford and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Medford includes the ZIP code (11763), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Patchogue-Medford 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 Medford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.