Patchogue New York Map

About Patchogue, New York

Patchogue is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 12,396. The population density is 2112.7 people per km². Patchogue is located at 40.7657°N, 73.0151°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11772.

Patchogue, a vibrant hub on Long Island's South Shore, exhales the salty tang of Great South Bay, its waters a shimmering expanse that dictates the rhythm of life. It lies 4.6 miles south-east of Holbrook, NY (from Holbrook, NY: bearing 134°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Brookhaven. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of coastal plain, where the land slopes softly towards the water, dotted with mature trees that offer dappled shade on sun-warmed afternoons. A network of tidal creeks, their brackish waters reflecting the sky, winds through marshy expanses, hinting at the constant interplay between sea and shore. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain humid warmth, a prelude to the cooler, starlit evenings that descend with a hush. The history of Patchogue is deeply entwined with the bounty of the bay and the fertile soil of the surrounding countryside. Once a thriving center for shipbuilding and oyster farming, its economy has evolved, yet the echoes of its maritime past are still palpable in the weathered clapboard buildings and the enduring connection to the water. Today, a lively downtown pulses with independent shops and restaurants, a testament to the enduring entrepreneurial spirit that has shaped Patchogue through generations. The presence of nearby Fire Island, a barrier island sanctuary, further defines its character, offering a wilder, untamed counterpoint to the town's cultivated charm, a place where the whispers of history mingle with the constant murmur of the tides.

About This Patchogue Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Patchogue, 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 Patchogue and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Patchogue includes the ZIP code (11772), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Patchogue-Medford 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 Patchogue is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.