Pearl River New York Map

About Pearl River, New York

Pearl River is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of 16,155. The population density is 925.4 people per km². Pearl River is located at 41.0590°N, 74.0218°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10965.

Pearl River, a place of green hills and shadowed hollows, exhales a damp, cool air that carries the scent of pine and the subtle musk of the Ramapo River as it threads its way through the landscape. It lies 3.9 miles south-south-east of Spring Valley, NY (from Spring Valley, NY: bearing 163°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of Ramapo. The terrain here is a study in contrasts: abrupt rises punctuated by gentle slopes, where dense woodlands give way to open fields and the occasional glint of water. Homes cling to the hillsides like lichen, their roofs a patchwork against the verdant backdrop, and the roads, often winding, seem to follow the ancient contours of the land, a quiet testament to the forces that shaped this corner of Rockland County. Sunlight, when it breaks through the thick canopy, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of moss-covered stone and the bright, bold hues of roadside wildflowers. The history of Pearl River is deeply entwined with the industries that once pulsed through its valleys, from the mills that harnessed the river's power to the quarries that provided stone for burgeoning cities. This heritage is still palpable in the sturdy, old buildings that stand as silent witnesses to a time of hard work and steady progress. Today, the local economy hums with a different kind of energy, a blend of small businesses and commuter communities, where the legacy of its past informs the present. The distinctive Irish heritage, a strong thread in the town's fabric, adds a particular warmth and a lively spirit, evident in community gatherings and the friendly cadence of conversation overheard on the street. Pearl River, with its blend of natural beauty and enduring character, offers a quiet, grounded existence to those who call it home.

About This Pearl River Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pearl River, 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 Pearl River and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Pearl River includes the ZIP code (10965), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (Pearl River 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 Pearl River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.