Inwood New York Map

About Inwood, New York

Inwood is a locality in New York County, New York, United States. Inwood is located at 40.8657°N, 73.9268°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11559.0.

Inwood, a verdant northern extremity of Manhattan, unfolds with a distinctively wild grace, a stark contrast to the urban sprawl that defines much of New York City. It lies 2.3 miles south-southwest of Riverdale The Bronx, NY (from Riverdale The Bronx, NY: bearing 197°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-northeast of Manhattan. Here, the land rises and falls in gentle swells, crowned by the ancient, glacially-carved rock formations of Inwood Hill Park, a sanctuary of old-growth forest where the air, even in the thickest summer heat, carries a cool, damp breath. The park’s marshy edges meet the confluence of the Harlem River and the Spuyten Duyvil Creek, their waters reflecting the sky in shifting patterns of gray and cerulean, a constant, murmuring presence. Along the park’s periphery, the neighborhood’s residential streets, lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows on the sidewalks, offer a quieter cadence, a sense of contained breathing amidst the city’s ceaseless exhale. The very soil of Inwood whispers of deep history, a place where Native American tribes, the Lenape, once trod, their presence still palpable in the ancient palisades and the echoes of their settlements. Later, Dutch colonists and English landowners shaped its early contours, and the area became a strategic point during the Revolutionary War, its hills overlooking crucial waterways. Inwood’s modern identity is a rich mosaic, a testament to waves of immigrants, particularly Irish, Jewish, and more recently, Dominican and other Latin American communities, who have woven their lives and cultures into its fabric. The local economy, once tied to its proximity to the Hudson River and the industrial docks that once lined its shores, has largely transformed into a residential and commercial hub, supporting a vibrant array of bodegas, bakeries, and family-owned restaurants that serve as the neighborhood’s beating heart. The striking Gothic Revival architecture of the former St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, a landmark visible from afar, stands as a silent sentinel to Inwood's evolving narrative, a place where the city’s relentless forward march softens into a more contemplative stride.

About This Inwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Inwood, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.865656, -73.926804. 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 Inwood and New York County.

Detailed location data for Inwood includes the ZIP code (10034), telephone area code (212, 646, 332, 718, 347, 929, 516), county seat of New York County, and school district assignment (Lawrence 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 Inwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.