Port Chester New York Map

About Port Chester, New York

Port Chester is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of 31,102. The population density is 5167.9 people per km². Port Chester is located at 41.0018°N, 73.6657°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10573.

Port Chester hums with the salty breath of the Long Island Sound, its landscape a gentle embrace of rolling hills that spill down towards the water's edge. It lies 3.3 miles north-east of Harrison, NY (from Harrison, NY: bearing 47°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west-south-west of Stamford. Along the shore, weathered pilings stand sentinel, remnants of a busier maritime past, now softened by the persistent caress of sea mist and the rustle of reeds. Inland, the terrain offers a mosaic of suburban greenery and urban arteries, where the dense urbanity of the city begins to yield to the more open, breathing spaces of Westchester. The air here carries a unique blend of brine and exhaust, a constant reminder of its coastal position and its enduring connection to the metropolis to the south. As dusk descends, the sky often ignites in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, reflecting a muted shimmer on the placid waters of the Byram River, a quiet spectacle that transforms the everyday into something luminous. The history of Port Chester is deeply entwined with its waterways, once bustling with the commerce of shipbuilding and oyster fishing that fueled its early growth. Its industrial heritage, though faded, still whispers from the brick facades of former factories, their windows now often reflecting the transient lives of new businesses and residents. Today, Port Chester’s economy is a varied tapestry, a blend of retail, services, and a vibrant culinary scene that draws patrons from across the county, a testament to its enduring appeal as a destination. The town has long been a crossroads, a place where diverse cultures have found a foothold and contributed to its unique character, a dynamic spirit that continues to shape its evolving identity.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Port Chester, 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 Port Chester and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Port Chester includes the ZIP code (10573), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment (Port Chester-Rye 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 Port Chester is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.