Babylon, New York
Babylon: A town in Suffolk County, New York.
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Babylon is a city located in the county of Suffolk in the U.S. state of New York.
Babylon is a village located within the town of Babylon in Suffolk County, New York on Long Island. With around 218,000 residents, it is a suburban community in the New York metropolitan area.
History and Origins
Babylon was first settled in the 1600s and formally incorporated as a village in 1893. It emerged as a popular resort town.
Key historical facts:
- First settled in the 17th century along the Great South Bay
- Officially incorporated as a village in 1893
- Grew as a resort destination connected to NYC by railroad in the late 1800s
- Declined in the mid 20th century before revitalizing quaint downtown
Economy and Industries
Today Babylon relies on retail, healthcare, education, and professional services. Top employers include:
- Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
- VS Financial Group
- Britton Bistrian Landscaping Services
- Babylon Union Free School District
The village benefits from tourism and close proximity to NYC.
Attractions and Things to Do
Popular attractions include:
- Argyle Lake for boating, fishing, and hiking
- Gilded Age mansions like the Sloane Estate
- Babylon Village Farmers Market
- Fire Island National Seashore beaches
- Vibrant downtown Deer Park Avenue with shops and dining
Babylon provides a historic yet coastal small-town feel near the hustle and bustle of New York City.
Quick Facts about Babylon
| Population | 218,223 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Different from | Babylon |
| Postal code | 11757 |
| Phone Area Codes | 631 |
| Area | 114.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6957,-73.3257 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:05:34 (22nd April 2026) |
Geography
Babylon is located at 40°41'44"N 73°19'32"W (40.6956600, -73.3256800).
Babylon map
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Official website of Babylon
Official WebsiteBest Things to Do in Babylon
1Robert Moses State Park
Robert Moses Causeway, Babylon, NY 11702, United States View details
Phone: +16316690449 | Website available
2Argyle Park
NY-27A, Babylon, NY 11702, United States View details
Phone: +16316691500 | Website available
3Cedar Beach Marina
Babylon, NY, United States View details
Phone: +16318932100
4Overlook Beach
Babylon, NY 11702, United States View details
Phone: +16318932100 | Website available
5Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702 View details
Phone: +16315873750 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Babylon
1Babylon Town Hall
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702 View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Babylon, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 483382 | Electrical Training Center | Copiague (NY) | 11726 |
| 191959 | Island Drafting and Technical Institute | Amityville (NY) | 11701-2704 |
| 484385 | Branford Hall Career Institute-Amityville | Amityville (NY) | 11701-2244 |
| 196042 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale (NY) | 11735-1021 |
| 191205 | Five Towns College | Dix Hills (NY) | 11746-5871 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Babylon, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| STM | Stamford Transportation Center | Washington Blvd and South State St. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| BRP | Bridgeport | 525 Water St. | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Babylon.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Babylon Post Office | Babylon (NY) | 11702 |
| Santapogu Post Office | West Babylon (NY) | 11704 |
| West Isl Post Office | West Islip (NY) | 11795 |
| Lindenhur Post Office | Lindenhurst (NY) | 11757 |
| West Babylon Post Office | West Babylon (NY) | 11704 |
Other cities in Suffolk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Suffolk County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | 479,883 | This town in Suffolk County, New York, is the most populous in the state. |
| Islip | 322,328 | This Long Island community is situated on the south shore of Suffolk County, New York, at an elevation of 13 feet. |
| Huntington | 200,102 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
| Smithtown | 110,876 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Brentwood | 60,664 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Southampton | 58,549 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, partly on the South Fork of Long Island, USA |
| West Babylon | 43,213 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Coram | 39,113 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Commack | 36,124 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Central Islip | 34,450 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Riverhead | 33,434 | Town in New York |
| Huntington Station | 33,029 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Centereach | 31,578 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| West Islip | 28,335 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Shirley | 27,854 | Census-designated place in New York, USA |
| Holbrook | 27,195 | City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Babylon distances to largest New York cities