Middle Island New York Map

About Middle Island, New York

Middle Island is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,027. The population density is 520.8 people per km². Middle Island is located at 40.8843°N, 72.9373°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11953.

Middle Island rests on the gentle, rolling terrain of Long Island's north shore, where the land slopes southward towards the Great South Bay. It lies 3.5 miles east-north-east of Coram, NY (from Coram, NY: bearing 72°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north of Brookhaven. The landscape here is a study in subtle transitions, a mosaic of mature woodlands and open fields that hint at a long agricultural past. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching out like ancient arms, create dappled shade over winding country roads, and the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil. In the distance, the land dips and rises, giving way to marshy edges where reeds rustle in the breeze, a constant whisper of the nearby waters. The character of Middle Island is one of quiet resilience, a place that has absorbed the passage of time without losing its grounded, unpretentious spirit. The history of Middle Island is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Long Island, a legacy evident in the preserved farmsteads and the enduring respect for the land. For generations, its economy was shaped by crops and livestock, a connection still felt in the occasional roadside stand selling fresh produce. While some of that agrarian rhythm has yielded to the demands of suburban growth, a distinctive sense of place persists. The nearby waterways, including the extensive salt marshes and the proximity to the Great South Bay, have always been a defining feature, influencing not just the landscape but also the local character. This is a locality that remembers its roots, a place where the echoes of its past are not forgotten, but rather live on in the quietude of its streets and the enduring beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This Middle Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Middle Island, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.884265, -72.937326. 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 Middle Island and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Middle Island includes the ZIP code (11953), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Longwood Central 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 Middle Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.