Seaford New York Map

About Seaford, New York

Seaford is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 15,549. The population density is 2350.0 people per km². Seaford is located at 40.6659°N, 73.4882°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11783.

Seaford rests along the southern edge of Nassau County, a place where the gentle breath of the Atlantic often graces the air. It lies 4.4 miles south-south-east of Levittown, NY (from Levittown, NY: bearing 162°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-east of North Hempstead. Its landscape is a mosaic of residential neighborhoods, their tidy lawns and mature trees speaking of decades of settled life, interspersed with the shimmering expanse of tidal marshes and the calm, navigable waters of the Wantagh Parkway and Meadow Brook Parkway that thread through its heart. The land itself, relatively flat and low-lying, slopes almost imperceptibly towards the Great South Bay, a constant presence shaping the town's character. Even on the warmest days, a subtle coolness can often be felt here, a reminder of the nearby ocean and the network of creeks and inlets that weave inland. Historically, Seaford's identity is intertwined with its maritime heritage and its growth as a suburban haven. Originally settled by Dutch farmers in the early colonial period, its development accelerated in the 20th century as New York City's population expanded, drawing families seeking a quieter, more spacious existence. The local economy, once more reliant on agriculture and fishing from the bay, has largely transitioned to service industries and commerce, with many residents commuting to jobs in the wider metropolitan area. Yet, the echoes of its past persist, particularly in the small boat marinas that dot the shoreline and the enduring connection to the Great South Bay, a vital waterway for recreation and a scenic backdrop that defines the Seaford experience.

About This Seaford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Seaford, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.665934, -73.488181. 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 Seaford and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Seaford includes the ZIP code (11783), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Seaford 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 Seaford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.