Shoreham New York Map

About Shoreham, New York

Shoreham is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 537. The population density is 426.9 people per km². Shoreham is located at 40.9573°N, 72.9076°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11786.

Shoreham unfolds along the northern edge of Long Island, a place where the land gently slopes towards the shimmering waters of the Long Island Sound. It lies 7.8 miles north-east of Coram, NY (from Coram, NY: bearing 39°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north-east of Selden. The air here carries a saline tang, a constant whisper of the nearby coast, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to mellow, casting a soft, almost pearlescent glow over the low-lying terrain. Mature trees, their branches reaching like patient arms, line the quiet residential streets, offering dappled shade and a sense of established calm. The landscape is a tapestry of manicured lawns and the occasional wilder patch of scrub, hinting at the natural beauty that lies just beyond the settled edges of Shoreham. The history of Shoreham is intertwined with its maritime identity, a legacy that shaped its early economy and continues to influence its character. Once a haven for fishermen and boat builders, the echoes of that industrious past can still be felt in the proximity to marinas and the enduring love of the water that permeates the local culture. While agriculture once played a more prominent role, the modern economy of Shoreham has diversified, with many residents commuting to work, yet retaining a strong connection to their hometown. The presence of historic homes, their architecture speaking of earlier eras, stands as quiet witnesses to the generations who have called this stretch of Suffolk County home.

About This Shoreham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shoreham, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.957321, -72.907602. 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 Shoreham and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Shoreham includes the ZIP code (11786), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Shoreham-Wading River 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 Shoreham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.