Jamesport New York Map

About Jamesport, New York

Jamesport is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,593. The population density is 132.1 people per km². Jamesport is located at 40.9495°N, 72.5815°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11947.

Jamesport commands a landscape where the flat, fertile earth meets the quiet tension of the Atlantic coast, defined by the persistent, vein-like presence of East Creek as it carves through the fields. It lies 4.8 miles east-northeast of Riverhead, NY (from Riverhead, NY: bearing 62°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-northwest of Hampton Bays. The air here holds a particular salt-heavy weight, cooling as it drifts inward from Smith Creek seven miles away, while the horizon remains stubbornly level, lacking the jagged drama of the Appalachian Mountains that sit far beyond the western edge of the state. Near the Town Of Riverhead Land, the soil feels ancient and worked, punctuated by the stillness of Red Creek Pond three miles distant, which reflects the heavy, bruised purples of late-afternoon skies. To the north, the salt-marsh edges near Indian Island offer a sanctuary of reeds and shifting tides, lending the terrain a porous, breathing quality that seems to expand and contract with the rhythm of the lunar cycle. Jamesport maintains a character forged in the long, methodical labor of agriculture and the seasonal shifts of a maritime gateway. The local economy persists in a delicate balance between the traditional harvest of the land and the quiet commerce of the harbor, where the heritage of early settlers remains visible in the sturdy, unpretentious lines of the older architecture. Visitors often find themselves drawn toward the open spaces of the Town Of Riverhead Land, where the land opens up to reveal the vast, quiet reach of the surrounding plains. Life here moves with the deliberate pace of a place that has long understood the value of patience, favoring the steady work of the farm and the reliable return of the tides over the clamor of more dense, industrial districts. Even in the height of the summer season, the atmosphere retains a solitary, introspective quality, as if the land itself is waiting for the quiet return of winter to reclaim its stillness.

About This Jamesport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jamesport, New York — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.949544, -72.58148. 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 Jamesport and Suffolk County.

Detailed location data for Jamesport includes the ZIP code (11901), telephone area code (914, 845), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Riverhead Central 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 Jamesport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.