Mount Vernon New York Map

About Mount Vernon, New York

Mount Vernon is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of 72,427. The population density is 6375.8 people per km². Mount Vernon is located at 40.9126°N, 73.8371°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10552.

Mount Vernon rises from the undulating terrain of Westchester County, a place where the urban pulse begins to soften, giving way to a character that is distinctly its own. It lies 2.9 miles west of New Rochelle, NY (from New Rochelle, NY: bearing 272°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-north-east of Bronx. Though a city, it holds an air of groundedness, its neighborhoods a mosaic of residential streets and commercial arteries, all under a sky that often carries the damp, earthy scent of the nearby Long Island Sound. The land itself, a gentle series of slopes and valleys, guides the eye and the foot, hinting at the natural contours that have shaped its growth. Here, the light at the end of a summer day can be a soft, golden wash, bathing the brickwork and foliage in a warm, forgiving glow. This corner of Westchester, Mount Vernon, carries the imprint of a rich and varied past, a history woven from the threads of industry and aspiration. Once a hub for manufacturing, its economic character has shifted, now reflecting a more diversified urban landscape, with a vibrant service sector and a strong residential base. The city's proximity to New York City has always been a defining element, influencing its development and attracting a community drawn to both its relative affordability and its own unique identity. You can sense the echoes of different eras in the architecture, from grander, older homes to more modern apartment buildings, each telling a part of Mount Vernon's ongoing story, a narrative of change and enduring community spirit.

About This Mount Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Vernon, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.912599, -73.837079. 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 Mount Vernon and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Mount Vernon includes the ZIP code (12790), telephone area code (845, 914), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment (Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.