Wainscott New York Map

About Wainscott, New York

Wainscott is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is a small community with a population of 612. The population density is 33.6 people per km². Wainscott is located at 40.9368°N, 72.2429°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11937.

Wainscott breathes the salty air of the Atlantic, its landscape a subtle blend of sandy plains and low, rolling terrain that hints at ancient glacial sculpting. It lies 8.5 miles east-north-east of Southampton, NY (from Southampton, NY: bearing 65°T), and is situated 3.5 miles west-south-west of East Hampton. The land here is a study in muted greens and sandy golds, a place where scrub oaks and bayberry bushes cling tenaciously to the earth, their branches often bent by the persistent ocean breeze. The sky above Wainscott is a vast canvas, frequently painted with the soft, diffused light characteristic of coastal Suffolk County, especially as dusk settles, casting long shadows and muting the edges of the world. The air itself carries a faint, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the nearby waters and the ceaseless rhythm of tides. The history of Wainscott is intertwined with the farming and fishing traditions that once defined this part of Long Island, a heritage that still whispers in the quiet lanes and the weathered clapboard homes. Though its agricultural roots have largely given way to other pursuits, echoes of its past can be found in the occasional open field or the names of long-established families. Today, Wainscott’s economy leans towards the service industry and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the nearby beaches and the general allure of the Hamptons, a proximity that lends a unique, almost genteel character to the everyday pace of life. It is a place where the grander establishments of its neighbors are kept at a respectful distance, allowing Wainscott to maintain a more grounded, unpretentious spirit.

About This Wainscott Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wainscott, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.936766, -72.242859. 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 Wainscott and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Wainscott includes the ZIP code (11975), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Wainscott Common 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 Wainscott is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.