South Nyack New York Map

About South Nyack, New York

South Nyack is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,699. South Nyack is located at 41.0832°N, 73.9201°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10960.

South Nyack rests on the western bank of the Hudson River, a place where the eastern Palisades begin their dramatic ascent. It lies 5.6 miles west-north-west of Greenburgh, NY (from Greenburgh, NY: bearing 290°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-north-west of White Plains. The air here carries the distinct scent of the river, a briny, cool breath that mingles with the damp earth of the wooded hills that rise sharply behind the modest, often clapboarded homes. Streets here are not laid out in a rigid grid but follow the contours of the land, winding up inclines and dipping into hollows, offering fleeting glimpses of the broad, gray expanse of the river and the distant, shimmering skyline of Manhattan. Even on a clear day, a certain haziness often softens the horizon, a quality of light that seems to cling to the water and the ancient rock formations, lending a muted, almost painterly hue to the landscape. The history of South Nyack is deeply intertwined with the river that defines it. Once a vibrant hub for ferry traffic and a stop for steamboats plying the Hudson, its economy has shifted from industrial bustle to a more residential character, though the echoes of its maritime past remain. The Grand View-On-Hudson, a notable apartment building, stands as a grand reminder of earlier aspirations. While no longer a major industrial center, the proximity to the river and the natural beauty of the Palisades, now a state park, continue to draw residents and visitors alike. The rhythm of life in South Nyack is often dictated by the ebb and flow of the tide and the passage of ships, a gentle reminder of its enduring connection to the powerful waterway.

About This South Nyack Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Nyack, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.083152, -73.920137. 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 Nyack and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for South Nyack includes the ZIP code (10960), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment. 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 Nyack is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.