South Setauket New York Map

About South Setauket, New York

South Setauket is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,800. The population density is 480.0 people per km². South Setauket is located at 40.9137°N, 73.1057°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11720.

South Setauket unfurls its gentle topography along the northern shores of Long Island, a landscape where the dense embrace of woodlands yields to the cool, salt-tinged breath of the nearby bays. It lies 3.8 miles north of Centereach, NY (from Centereach, NY: bearing 355°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-east of Smithtown. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet deliberation, its contours shaped by glacial retreat and the patient sculpting of wind and water, creating pockets of deep shade beneath mature oaks and maples that seem to hold their breath in the humid summer air. The very light, especially in the late afternoon, takes on a diffused, honeyed quality, filtering through the leaves and casting a soft benediction on the winding lanes and well-kept homes. The character of South Setauket is one of quiet grace, a place where the rhythm of life feels attuned to the ebb and flow of the tides, and the rustle of leaves is as much a part of its voice as the distant chime of a church bell. The history of South Setauket is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty and maritime spirit of its past, a legacy still evident in the enduring farms that punctuate the landscape and the proximity to the shimmering waters of Port Jefferson Harbor and the Long Island Sound. Once a region where seafaring and cultivation were the lifeblood, its economy has gracefully transitioned, now supporting a blend of residential living and local businesses that cater to the needs of its residents, with a palpable sense of enduring community. Notable for its serene residential character and its access to natural beauty, South Setauket offers a peaceful haven, a place where the quiet hum of daily life is a constant, gentle reminder of its rootedness, and where the past whispers softly on the sea breeze.

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Detailed location data for South Setauket includes the ZIP code (11733), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), 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 Setauket is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.