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About Yorktown, New York

Yorktown is a locality in Westchester County, New York, United States. It has a population of 36,940. The population density is 520.0 people per km². Yorktown is located at 41.2957°N, 73.8082°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 10598.

Yorktown rests where the land begins its subtle, persistent climb toward the higher reaches of Westchester County, a place where the rolling hills are softened by the generous spread of mature oak and maple trees. It lies 5.8 miles east of Peekskill, NY (from Peekskill, NY: bearing 86°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-north-east of Ossining. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun angles low, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a perfume that clings to the winding roads and the open fields. The terrain itself is a gentle, yielding landscape, marked by the meandering path of streams that whisper through shadowed ravines and the broader, more deliberate flow of the Croton Reservoir, its surface a shifting canvas of blues and greys. It’s a place that feels both settled and alive, the quiet hum of suburban life intermingling with the rustle of leaves and the distant call of unseen birds. The history of Yorktown is deeply entwined with the fertile ground and the strategic waterways that have shaped its development. This land, once part of the traditional territories of the Kitchawank people, was later settled by Europeans seeking opportunity, and its agricultural roots remain a visible thread in the landscape, with remnants of old stone walls and fields still bearing witness to generations of farmers. The town's economy, while diversified today, still draws strength from its proximity to the vital Croton watershed, a crucial source of water for millions, and its connection to the broader metropolitan area provides a steady pulse of commerce. The spirit of innovation that characterized its founding continues to echo, though now it manifests in different forms, from local businesses to community initiatives that foster a sense of shared purpose, making Yorktown a place that honors its past while looking to the future.

About This Yorktown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Yorktown, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.29565, -73.80819. 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 Yorktown and Westchester County.

Detailed location data for Yorktown includes the ZIP code (10598), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Westchester County (White Plains), and school district assignment. 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 Yorktown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.