Neponsit New York Map

About Neponsit, New York

Neponsit is a locality in Queens County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Neponsit is located at 40.5718°N, 73.8615°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11694.

Neponsit occupies a slender, wind-swept stretch of land where the relentless salt air of the Atlantic Ocean defines the texture of every shingled facade and garden hedge. It lies 3.7 miles west-southwest of Arverne, NY (from Arverne, NY: bearing 249°T), and is situated 7.1 miles southeast of Brooklyn. Beyond the immediate reach of the surf, the horizon remains flat and expansive, a stark contrast to the distant, hazy silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains that one might imagine on a perfectly clear day. The landscape is defined by its exposure to the sea, where the light shifts from a sharp, morning brilliance to a muted, pearlescent gray as evening approaches, casting long shadows across the open spaces of the Neponsit Mall. To the west, the quiet, marshy depressions of The Raunt and the distant, sandy outline of Ruffle Bar serve as subtle reminders of the intricate tidal geography that shapes this narrow peninsula.

Neponsit retains a distinct residential character, having evolved from its early twentieth-century origins as a planned seaside retreat into a quiet enclave of detached homes and wide, tree-lined avenues. While the local economy is now primarily anchored by the rhythms of professional life in the broader metropolis, the neighborhood maintains a calm, deliberate pace that feels distant from the urban bustle. Residents often look toward the natural boundaries of the region, such as the distant, brackish waters of West Pond or the winding path of Gerritsen Creek, to gauge the changing seasons. Life here is measured in the salt-crusted windows and the persistent, rhythmic hum of the tide, fostering a sense of permanence that persists despite the shifting sands and the steady, insistent pressure of the sea.

About This Neponsit Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Neponsit, New York. Coordinates: 40.571772, -73.861524. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Neponsit includes the ZIP code (11694), telephone area code (516), county seat of Queens County, and school district assignment.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.