Shrub Oak New York Map

About Shrub Oak, New York

Shrub Oak is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,498. The population density is 677.7 people per km². Shrub Oak is located at 41.3276°N, 73.8196°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10547.

Shrub Oak unfolds across rolling terrain, a place where the land gently rises and falls, cradling a patchwork of suburban homes interspersed with older farmsteads. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-west of Yorktown, NY (from Yorktown, NY: bearing 345°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-north-east of Peekskill. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a whisper of the fertile soil that has long defined this corner of Westchester. Mature trees, maples and oaks mostly, stand sentinel along the roads, their leaves a vibrant green in the summer months, turning to a fiery spectacle come autumn, a slow, beautiful descent into dormancy. Beyond the immediate residential areas, the landscape opens into woodlands and the occasional wide-open field, testament to a time when agriculture was the primary pulse of Shrub Oak. The history of Shrub Oak is etched in the enduring presence of its agricultural roots, a legacy that persists even as the economy has diversified. Once a hub for dairy and produce, its fields now often border newer developments, a gentle friction between past and present. The local economy, while no longer dominated by farming, still benefits from the proximity to larger urban centers, drawing commuters and fostering a blend of small businesses and service industries. The historic landmarks, though perhaps unassuming to the casual observer, speak of generations who worked this land, their lives intertwined with the changing seasons and the steady growth of Shrub Oak. There's a quiet resilience here, a sense of enduring character that feels both rooted and adaptable.

About This Shrub Oak Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shrub Oak, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.327594, -73.819579. 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 Shrub Oak and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Shrub Oak includes the ZIP code (10598), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment (Lakeland 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 Shrub Oak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.