Northampton New York Map

About Northampton, New York

Northampton is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 763. Northampton is located at 40.8887°N, 72.6895°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11972.

Northampton, a place where the land gently rolls toward the vast Atlantic, presents a landscape of cultivated fields that give way to the wilder, wind-swept edges of Long Island’s eastern reaches. It lies 2.4 miles south-west of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 216°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-east of Mastic. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant, subtle reminder of the powerful waters that shape its character. The terrain, marked by a subtle rise and fall, is a mosaic of fertile soil, where hardy crops find purchase, and the soft, sandy loam that borders the coast. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a golden hue over the meadows, imbuing the scene with a quiet, pastoral beauty that seems to invite contemplation. The story of Northampton is one of resilience and adaptation, rooted in the agricultural endeavors that have long defined its economy. Generations have worked this land, their lives intertwined with the planting and harvesting seasons, their prosperity tied to the bounty of the earth. Evidence of this enduring spirit can be seen in the sturdy farmhouses and the weathered barns that punctuate the countryside, each a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring strength of its people. While agriculture remains a vital thread in its economic fabric, Northampton has also embraced the opportunities presented by its coastal proximity, with fishing and local commerce contributing to its vibrant, albeit unhurried, daily life.

About This Northampton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Northampton, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.88871, -72.689542. 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 Northampton and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Northampton includes the ZIP code (11901), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Riverhead 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 Northampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.