South Hempstead New York Map

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.

About This South Hempstead Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Hempstead, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.680935, -73.615406. 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.

Detailed location data for South Hempstead includes the ZIP code (11510), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Rockville Centre 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 South Hempstead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.