Rye New York Map

About Rye, New York

Rye is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of 16,303. The population density is 2200.0 people per km². Rye is located at 40.9807°N, 73.6837°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10580.

Rye unfolds along the Long Island Sound, a verdant tapestry of rolling hills and mature trees that slope gracefully toward the water's edge. It lies 1.7 miles east-north-east of Harrison, NY (from Harrison, NY: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-south-west of Stamford. Its landscape is a study in gentle transitions, from manicured lawns that speak of quiet prosperity to the wilder fringes where the salt marsh breathes its briny perfume into the air, especially potent as the sun dips low and paints the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges. The air here, when the wind carries it inland, has a distinct, almost crystalline quality, a whisper of the vast expanse of water that defines its eastern boundary. This is a place where the natural world is not an intrusion, but an integral part of the daily tableau, observed from sun-dappled porches and the windows of passing cars. The history of Rye is deeply entwined with the maritime pulse of the region, its early days shaped by farming and fishing, a far cry from the affluent enclave it is today. The echoes of its colonial past can still be found in the sturdy architecture and the names that grace its streets, a testament to generations who navigated both the tides of trade and the currents of change. The local economy, once reliant on the bounty of the sea and the fertile soil, has long since evolved, with a strong emphasis now on professional services and a sophisticated retail sector that caters to a discerning clientele. Yet, the spirit of the Sound remains, a constant presence in its parks and beaches, offering a timeless invitation to pause and appreciate the simple, enduring beauty of this Westchester shore.

About This Rye Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rye, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.980654, -73.68374. 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 Rye and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Rye includes the ZIP code (10580), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment (Rye City 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 Rye is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.