St. James New York Map

About St. James, New York

St. James is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 13,244. The population density is 1157.3 people per km². St. James is located at 40.8790°N, 73.1568°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11780.

St. James, a quiet enclave on Long Island, unfolds with a gentle, suburban grace, its landscape shaped by the soft curves of rolling terrain and the dappled sunlight that filters through mature trees. It lies 2.8 miles north-east of Smithtown, NY (from Smithtown, NY: bearing 55°T), and is situated 8.2 miles north-east of Brentwood. The air here carries a subtle, salty tang from the nearby Sound, a whisper of the vast water that defines the region's edge, even from inland. Broad, well-kept lawns give way to the occasional glimpse of stately homes, their architectural styles hinting at generations of residents who have found solace and a sense of belonging in this particular corner of Suffolk County. The streets themselves seem to breathe with a quiet contentment, lined with a comforting regularity that speaks of a community built on enduring foundations, where the hum of daily life is a low, consistent murmur. The history of St. James is a narrative woven with threads of early American settlement and a later blossoming into a desirable residential haven. Originally part of the vast Huntington landholdings, its development accelerated with the advent of the railroad, transforming it from agricultural land into a place where New Yorkers could escape the city's clamor. The local economy, while no longer dominated by the farms that once covered its rolling hills, now thrives on a blend of retail, professional services, and the steady patronage of its residents, many of whom commute to larger employment centers. A particular charm of St. James lies in its enduring commitment to preserving its green spaces, with parks and nature preserves offering quiet respites, a testament to a community that values both its heritage and the simple beauty of its natural surroundings.

About This St. James Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. James, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.878987, -73.156778. 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 St. James and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for St. James includes the ZIP code (11780), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Smithtown Central 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 St. James is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.