Saltaire New York Map

About Saltaire, New York

Saltaire is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 8. The population density is 70.2 people per km². Saltaire is located at 40.6362°N, 73.1968°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11706.

Saltaire itself, a quiet corner of Suffolk County, breathes the salty air of Long Island's eastern reach. It lies 6.5 miles south of Islip, NY (from Islip, NY: bearing 174°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-south-east of Bay Shore. The land here, a gently rolling terrain that slopes subtly towards the Atlantic, is a mosaic of verdant marshes, dense woodlands that whisper with the sea breeze, and open fields where the sky seems to stretch on forever. Low-lying areas, often shrouded in a soft, pearlescent mist that clings to the reeds and grasses, speak of the constant negotiation between land and sea, the ebb and flow of tides shaping the very character of the place. The sunlight, especially as it begins its descent, casts a warm, almost tangible glow across the landscape, illuminating the fine grains of sand and the weathered wood of the scattered homes. This locality, once a more rugged expanse dedicated to the humble pursuits of farming and fishing, now carries the faint echoes of its maritime past. The economy, while diversified, still finds a grounding in the bounty of the surrounding waters, with a handful of local businesses and a small fleet of boats hinting at a persistent connection to the sea. The history of Saltaire is not one of grand pronouncements but of quiet resilience, of families who understood the rhythm of the seasons and the capricious nature of the ocean. Certain older structures, their paint faded by sun and salt spray, stand as silent witnesses to generations who navigated these same shores, their lives intertwined with the enduring spirit of this coastal enclave.

About This Saltaire Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saltaire, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.636211, -73.196783. 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 Saltaire and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Saltaire includes the ZIP code (11706), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Fire Island 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 Saltaire is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.