Shinnecock Hills New York Map

About Shinnecock Hills, New York

Shinnecock Hills is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,545. The population density is 266.4 people per km². Shinnecock Hills is located at 40.8909°N, 72.4637°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11968.

Shinnecock Hills rises from the sandy coastal plain of Long Island, a landscape defined by rolling terrain cloaked in scrub oak and pine, interspersed with the emerald green of manicured golf courses. It lies 3.9 miles west of Southampton, NY (from Southampton, NY: bearing 277°T), and is situated 3.2 miles east-north-east of Hampton Bays. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the nearby Atlantic, a constant whisper of the ocean that shapes the very character of the land. Sunlight, when it breaks through the sparse canopy, casts long, shifting shadows that dance across the undulating ground, revealing the subtle rise and fall of dunes and hollows. It is a place of quiet grandeur, where the wind shapes the very texture of the earth, and the distant cry of gulls serves as a natural soundtrack to the day. This particular stretch of Suffolk County has long been a place of convergence, its history intertwined with the Shinnecock Indian Nation, who have called this land home for generations. The establishment of the renowned Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in the late 19th century marked a significant shift, drawing a wealthy summer clientele and transforming the local economy. Today, while golf remains a prominent feature, the area also thrives on its proximity to the vibrant Hamptons communities, supporting a seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its natural beauty and exclusive reputation. The land itself, once more wild and untamed, now bears the imprint of both ancient stewardship and modern leisure, a testament to its enduring appeal.

About This Shinnecock Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shinnecock Hills, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.890934, -72.463698. 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 Shinnecock Hills and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Shinnecock Hills includes the ZIP code (11968), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Tuckahoe Common 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 Shinnecock Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.