North Salem New York Map

About North Salem, New York

North Salem is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². North Salem is located at 41.3348°N, 73.5712°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10560.

North Salem unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where ancient stone walls, weathered to the color of old bone, snake through fields still bearing the imprint of generations of farmers. It lies 7.4 miles south-west of Danbury, CT (from Danbury, CT: bearing 236°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-east of Carmel. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a clean, earthy scent, a mix of damp soil and the distant, sweet perfume of pine needles. Roads wind like lazy rivers through stands of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers, casting long, dancing shadows that stretch and shrink with the passing hours. Small, well-kept homes, often with broad porches and gardens bursting with hydrangeas, peek out from behind mature trees, lending a sense of quiet permanence to the scene. The economic pulse of North Salem has long been tied to the land, its fertile soil once supporting dairy farms and apple orchards that defined its character for centuries. Though agriculture has shifted, a connection to its rural roots remains, evident in the farmers’ markets that spring up seasonally and the preservation of open spaces. History whispers from the very stones of the old schoolhouses and the weathered clapboard of the community’s modest commercial center, a testament to a time when life moved at a different tempo. The local economy now also draws from its proximity to larger urban centers, attracting those who seek a more tranquil existence while maintaining access to broader opportunities, a subtle blend of old-world charm and modern practicality that defines North Salem.

About This North Salem Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of North Salem, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 North Salem and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for North Salem includes the ZIP code (10560), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment. 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 North Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.