Explore South Huntington, New York, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | South Huntington |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.82371 |
| Longitude | -73.398731 |
| Population | 9,561 |
| Density | 1081.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 11746 |
| Area Code | 516 |
| County Seat | Riverhead |
| School District | South Huntington Union Free School District |
South Huntington manifests as a quiet expanse where the land holds the soft, lingering memory of glacial retreat. It lies 2.2 miles south-southeast of Huntington Station, NY (from Huntington Station, NY: bearing 162°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east-southeast of Oyster Bay. The terrain unfolds across a suburban topography that balances residential life with the protected greenery found within TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Land. While the horizon remains flat and expansive, the distant Appalachian Mountains loom in the imagination as a far-off, jagged reminder of the continent's greater reach. Residents often look toward the northern edge, where the atmosphere grows heavy with the salt-tinged influence of Huntington Bay. The modest elevation shifts near the Little Plains, creating a subtle, undulating rhythm in the earth that catches the long, golden shadows of a late afternoon sun.
South Huntington carries a history defined by the steady transition from agrarian roots to a modern, service-oriented economy. Local commerce thrives in the bustling corridors where retail and small professional offices anchor the daily industry of the populace. Though life here lacks the clamor of a major manufacturing hub, the local labor force contributes significantly to the broader economic vitality of the region. The proximity to Carlls River provides a gentle, watery boundary that has historically influenced the settlement patterns of those who sought a life away from the dense urban centers. Nearby, the presence of Mill Pond serves as a quiet witness to the generations who have built their lives upon this solid, reliable ground. Education and local governance remain the pillars of the social structure, ensuring that the character of the neighborhood remains stable and focused on the future.
South Huntington fosters a cultural identity that prizes the intersection of suburban comfort and accessible, communal activity. Residents often gather for seasonal events that celebrate the specific, changing colors of the year, from the vibrant green of spring to the muted gray of deep winter. The landscape is punctuated by the presence of Bird Island, which sits at a distance as a quiet sanctuary for the natural world. Among those who have walked these streets and gained broad recognition, the actor Ralph Macchio stands out as a figure who emerged from the local environment to capture the public imagination. Life proceeds with a deliberate, measured pace, defined by the sound of tires on pavement and the rustle of trees within the managed borders of TOWN OF HUNTINGTON Land. The spirit of the place is not found in grand monuments, but in the persistent, quiet interactions of people who value the steady rhythm of their daily routines.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Huntington, New York. Coordinates: 40.82371, -73.398731. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for South Huntington includes the ZIP code (11746), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (South Huntington Union Free School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |