South Hempstead New York Map
South Hempstead, New York — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of South Hempstead, Nassau County.
Interactive Map of South Hempstead, New York
| City | South Hempstead |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Nassau |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.680935 |
| Longitude | -73.615406 |
| Population | 3,108 |
| Density | 2236.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About South Hempstead, New York
South Hempstead is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,108. The population density is 2236.6 people per km². South Hempstead is located at 40.6809°N, 73.6154°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11550.
South Hempstead lies as a breathing space between the larger currents of Long Island's urban sprawl, a place where the land gently slopes and the air carries a faint, salty tang from the distant Atlantic. It lies 1.7 miles north of Baldwin, NY (from Baldwin, NY: bearing 349°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-south-east of North Hempstead. The streets, a quiet network of mature trees and well-tended lawns, suggest a settled existence, a place where life unfolds with a steady, unassuming rhythm. Here, the subtle shift of seasons paints the landscape in muted watercolors, from the pale green of new growth to the deep russet of autumn leaves that carpet the sidewalks in a hushed whisper. The terrain, neither dramatically hilly nor perfectly flat, offers a comfortable repose, a gentle character that mirrors the temperament of its inhabitants. The history of South Hempstead is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet hum of its commerce. Once part of a larger agricultural expanse, its transformation into a residential hub began in earnest during the mid-20th century, absorbing the energies of those seeking a life within reach of the city yet apart from its clamor. The local economy, once more directly tied to the land, now finds its pulse in the small businesses that line its commercial arteries and the daily commutes of its residents to jobs across the island and beyond. Though not a destination for grand attractions, South Hempstead possesses a distinct character, a sense of community woven into the fabric of its everyday life, where the golden light of late afternoon often spills across the rooftops, lending a timeless quality to the scene.
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About This South Hempstead Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Hempstead, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 South Hempstead and Nassau County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Hempstead is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct South Hempstead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
