Syosset New York Map

About Syosset, New York

Syosset is a locality in Nassau County, New York, United States. It has a population of 18,433. The population density is 1418.2 people per km². Syosset is located at 40.8262°N, 73.5021°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11791.

Syosset rests on the gentle slopes of Long Island's glacial moraine, a landscape sculpted by ancient ice and softened by centuries of growth. It lies 3.1 miles south-south-east of Oyster Bay, NY (from Oyster Bay, NY: bearing 150°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-east of North Hempstead. The terrain here is a study in subtle elevation changes, a series of low hills and shallow valleys that lend a quiet dignity to the neighborhoods. Mature trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the sky, cast dappled shadows on manicured lawns, and the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, especially after a rain. The streets, lined with a mix of colonial revivals and mid-century ranches, hum with a comfortable, predictable energy, the distant drone of traffic a constant reminder of the metropolis to the west, yet here, life unfolds at a more measured pace. The history of Syosset is tied to the fertile lands that once defined it, a legacy of farming that has since given way to suburban development, though vestiges of that agrarian past can still be felt in the enduring green spaces and the quiet pride of its residents. The establishment of the Long Island Rail Road brought a new kind of life, connecting Syosset to the wider world and fostering its growth into the thriving community it is today. While no grand monuments mark its past, the character of Syosset is woven into the fabric of its residential streets and the local businesses that serve its people, a testament to a steady, unpretentious prosperity. The presence of the prestigious Syosset Hospital stands as a significant landmark, a hub of care and a symbol of the community's commitment to its well-being.

About This Syosset Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Syosset, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.82621, -73.502068. 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 Syosset and Nassau County.

Detailed location data for Syosset includes the ZIP code (11791), telephone area code (516), county seat of Nassau County (Mineola), and school district assignment (Syosset 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 Syosset is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.