West Islip New York Map

About West Islip, New York

West Islip is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 26,865. The population density is 1682.8 people per km². West Islip is located at 40.7062°N, 73.3062°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11795.

West Islip unfolds along the southern shore of Long Island, a landscape where the gentle exhale of Great South Bay meets the steadfast embrace of suburban development. It lies 2.6 miles east-south-east of West Babylon, NY (from West Babylon, NY: bearing 108°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-south-west of Islip. Here, the air often carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper of the ocean that lies just beyond the protective barrier of Fire Island. The terrain, generally flat and low-lying, is crisscrossed by a network of canals and tidal creeks, their waters reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, from the stark clarity of midday to the bruised purples and golds of twilight. Mature trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows on manicured lawns, and the occasional glimpse of a sailboat’s mast rising above a fence line serves as a constant reminder of the proximity to the water. The character of West Islip is that of a well-established residential enclave, a place where the routines of daily life are punctuated by the ebb and flow of the tides and the distant cry of gulls. Historically, West Islip's story is inextricably linked to the rich maritime heritage of Long Island's South Shore, its development spurred by the allure of waterfront living and the fertile lands that once dominated its interior. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to the bay, with marinas, boat repair services, and recreational fishing contributing significantly to its pulse. It is a place where the past is not so much a distant echo as a persistent hum, evident in the older homes that stand beside newer constructions, each telling a part of the ongoing narrative. The absence of grand, singular landmarks is itself a characteristic; West Islip's distinction lies in its pervasive sense of quiet domesticity, a comfortable rhythm established over generations of families drawn to its watery margins and accessible suburban charm.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Islip, 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 Islip and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for West Islip includes the ZIP code (11795), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (West Islip 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 Islip is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.