Suffern New York Map

About Suffern, New York

Suffern is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of 11,441. The population density is 2098.0 people per km². Suffern is located at 41.1148°N, 74.1496°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10901.

Suffern breathes the crisp air of the Ramapo River Valley, a place where the gentle rise of the Ramapo Mountains forms a verdant backdrop to a town that hums with quiet purpose. It lies 1.8 miles north of Mahwah, NJ (from Mahwah, NJ: bearing 350°T), and is situated 2.1 miles south-south-east of Ramapo. Rolling hills, softened by a generous cloak of mature trees, define the terrain, their slopes often catching the low-slung sun in a way that washes the landscape in hues of ochre and deep green. The river itself, though not always a dominant visual feature, lends a subtle moisture to the air, a whisper of the water that has shaped this land for millennia. Streets here follow the contours of the land, curving around the natural undulations, and the houses, often modest but well-kept, seem to settle comfortably into their surroundings, as if they too have grown from the earth. The history of Suffern is deeply entwined with the railroad that once thundered through, a vital artery that brought life and commerce to this valley. Long before that, however, indigenous peoples traversed these lands, their presence hinted at in the very soil. The town’s economy has shifted over time, from agricultural roots to a more diversified base, with a notable presence in healthcare and retail, drawing people from surrounding areas. A distinctive landmark, the historic Lafayette Theatre, stands as a proud echo of a more glamorous past, its marquee a beacon against the deepening twilight. The rhythm of daily life in Suffern is one of dependable routine, a steady pulse that feels both rooted and forward-looking, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Suffern Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Suffern, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.114818, -74.149589. 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 Suffern and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Suffern includes the ZIP code (10901), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (Suffern 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 Suffern is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.