West Babylon New York Map

About West Babylon, New York

West Babylon is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 43,570. The population density is 1974.5 people per km². West Babylon is located at 40.7182°N, 73.3543°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11704.

West Babylon, a stretch of Long Island that breathes with the salt-tinged air, unfolds as a landscape of modest homes and verdant patches. It lies 2.4 miles north-north-east of Lindenhurst, NY (from Lindenhurst, NY: bearing 25°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west of Islip. The terrain here, a gentle swell rather than a dramatic rise, is crisscrossed by a network of residential streets, each lined with mature trees that, in the late afternoon, cast long, dancing shadows. The air, particularly in the warmer months, carries the faint, sweet scent of cut grass and the distant murmur of traffic, a sound that softens as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose. Small, unassuming parks dot the neighborhoods, offering quiet respites where children’s laughter can be heard on summer evenings, a testament to the enduring, unpretentious character of this part of Suffolk County. The history of West Babylon is a narrative woven from the threads of its development as a suburban haven, built upon land that once echoed with the sounds of agriculture. Its proximity to the Great South Bay has long defined its character, influencing its early growth and continuing to shape its present-day identity. While no grand historical landmarks dominate the skyline, the echo of its past can be felt in the enduring community spirit and the local businesses that serve as anchors for daily life. The economy of West Babylon, like many surrounding communities, is a blend of retail, services, and the daily commutes of its residents to larger employment centers, a steady hum that underpins the town’s quiet prosperity. The waterways nearby, accessible to many, offer a constant reminder of the island’s maritime heritage, a subtle influence that permeates the rhythm of life here.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Babylon, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 West Babylon and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for West Babylon includes the ZIP code (11704), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (West Babylon Union Free 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 West Babylon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.