Oceanside New York Map

About Oceanside, New York

Oceanside is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 31,639. The population density is 2498.9 people per km². Oceanside is located at 40.6387°N, 73.6401°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11572.

Oceanside breathes the salty tang of its proximity to the Atlantic, a place where the land gently slopes towards the abundant waterways that define its character. It lies 1.4 miles south of Rockville Centre, NY (from Rockville Centre, NY: bearing 178°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south of North Hempstead. The air here carries a persistent whisper of the sea, even when the ocean itself is a distant shimmer on the horizon. Canals, like veins of liquid mercury, crisscross the landscape, reflecting the ever-shifting moods of the Long Island sky, from the pale, washed-out blues of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges that bleed across the heavens at dusk. The terrain is mostly flat, a low-lying expanse that feels intimately connected to the water, and the houses, often built on pilings, seem to float, ready to welcome the tide or recede from its embrace. The character of Oceanside is one of quiet resilience, a community accustomed to the ebb and flow of nature, where the rhythm of life is often dictated by the rise and fall of the water. The history of Oceanside is deeply intertwined with the maritime traditions of Long Island, a legacy that still echoes in its local economy. Once a hub for oystering and fishing, the descendants of those early settlers still navigate the shallow bays and channels that lead to the open ocean, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the sea. This maritime heritage has fostered a distinct cultural character, one that values hard work, self-reliance, and a deep respect for the natural world. While the economic landscape has diversified, the connection to the water remains palpable, evident in the numerous marinas that dot the coastline and the vibrant fishing charters that ply the waters. The town’s distinctive waterways, fed by the vastness of the Atlantic, have always been its highway, its larder, and its playground, shaping the very soul of Oceanside.

About This Oceanside Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Oceanside, 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 Oceanside and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Oceanside includes the ZIP code (11572), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Oceanside Union Free 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 Oceanside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.