Tappan New York Map

About Tappan, New York

Tappan is a locality in Rockland County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,687. The population density is 938.8 people per km². Tappan is located at 41.0220°N, 73.9474°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10964.

Tappan rests in a gentle cradle of rolling hills, a landscape softened by the passage of seasons and the persistent breath of the Hudson River estuary. It lies 6.8 miles north-north-west of Yonkers, NY (from Yonkers, NY: bearing 338°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west-south-west of Greenburgh. The land here is a mosaic of mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching out like weathered hands, casting shifting patterns of shade upon the quiet lanes. Fields, some still yielding to the farmer's plow, others surrendered to the wilder growth of meadow grasses, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the occasional barn with its faded red paint and the sturdy, dependable lines of older homes. Even on a bright afternoon, a certain hush seems to settle over Tappan, a quietude that allows the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a bird to fill the air. The roots of Tappan run deep, tracing back to the earliest Dutch settlements, a history that whispers from the worn stones of its old meeting house and the very lay of its land. For centuries, this place has been tied to the rhythms of agriculture, its fertile soil yielding crops that fed families and found their way to wider markets. While farming remains a quiet undercurrent, the character of Tappan today is also shaped by its proximity to larger centers, drawing a steady stream of commuters who appreciate the village's enduring charm. The air often carries a faint, sweet scent, a reminder of the orchards that once dotted the surrounding slopes and the enduring connection to the land that defines Tappan.

About This Tappan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tappan, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.022042, -73.947359. 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 Tappan and Rockland County.

Detailed location data for Tappan includes the ZIP code (10983), telephone area code (914), county seat of Rockland County (New City), and school district assignment (South Orangetown 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 Tappan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.