Red Hook New York Map

About Red Hook, New York

Red Hook is a locality in Kings County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,975. Red Hook is located at 40.6751°N, 74.0096°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11231.

Red Hook, a peninsula jutting into the vast embrace of the Atlantic, possesses a rugged beauty that speaks of salt-laced winds and enduring stoicism. It lies 1.6 miles west of Park Slope Brooklyn, NY (from Park Slope Brooklyn, NY: bearing 276°T), and is situated 2.7 miles south of New York. Here, the land rises gently from the water's edge, a patchwork of weathered clapboard homes and sturdy, salt-bleached fishing boats bobbing in the harbor. The air, even on a still day, carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the powerful currents that shape this coastal edge. Ancient oaks, gnarled and wind-sculpted, stand sentinel on the higher ground, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky that can shift from brilliant azure to a brooding, slate gray with startling speed. The history of Red Hook is deeply intertwined with the bounty and caprice of the ocean. For generations, its economy has been anchored by the fishing fleets that venture out into the deep, their catches of cod, lobster, and scallops sustaining the community. Evidence of its maritime past is everywhere, from the faded signs of long-gone canneries to the weathered pilings that mark the old wharves, now often draped with seaweed like forgotten lace. Though the fishing industry remains vital, Red Hook has also found new purpose in artisanal crafts and small-batch food production, with local bakeries and breweries drawing visitors who appreciate the authentic, unhurried pace of life. The lighthouse, a stoic guardian on the outermost point, has guided countless vessels home, its beam a familiar, comforting sweep across the dark waters, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of life in this resilient corner of the coast.

About This Red Hook Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Red Hook, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.675103, -74.009584. 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 Red Hook and Kings County.

Detailed location data for Red Hook includes the ZIP code (11231), telephone area code (718, 347), county seat of Kings County, and school district assignment (Red Hook 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 Red Hook is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.