South Salem New York Map

About South Salem, New York

South Salem is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,400. The population density is 55.0 people per km². South Salem is located at 41.2723°N, 73.5529°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10590.

South Salem unfolds across a rolling tapestry of verdant hills, where the land gently slopes and rises, a soft murmur against the broader shoulders of Westchester. It lies 9.9 miles south-south-west of Danbury, CT (from Danbury, CT: bearing 211°T), and is situated 7.9 miles east-south-east of Somers. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast shifting mosaics of shade across quiet lanes, their leaves whispering secrets in the breeze. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of earth after a spring shower, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that clings to stone walls. Here, the light at dusk possesses a particular tenderness, a golden wash that softens the edges of everything it touches, lending a contemplative hush to the late afternoon. This corner of Westchester carries the quiet echoes of its agricultural past, a legacy still visible in the weathered barns and the neat rows of fields that punctuate the landscape. Though the rhythm of life has quickened, the memory of its founding as a farming community persists, a grounding influence on the character of South Salem. Today, its economy thrives on a blend of local businesses catering to a discerning populace and the steady hum of commuters heading toward the city, a duality that shapes its day-to-day existence. The presence of Lewisboro Town Park offers a sanctuary of natural beauty, its trails winding through woodlands and alongside tranquil ponds, a reminder of the enduring connection to the land that defines South Salem.

About This South Salem Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Salem, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.272317, -73.552903. 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 Salem and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for South Salem includes the ZIP code (10590), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), 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 Salem is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.