List of places in New York: R facts for kids

New York State is home to many different kinds of places, from big cities to small towns and quiet communities. This list helps us keep track of them all! It shows you the name of each place, which county or counties it belongs to, and its zip codes. A county is like a smaller area within a state, and a zip code helps the mail get to the right spot.

Exploring Places in New York

New York is a big state with lots of interesting places. This list focuses on places whose names start with the letter "R". You'll find everything from famous landmarks to peaceful spots.

Famous Spots You Might Know

Some places on this list are quite well-known!

• Radio City Music Hall: Located in New York County (which is Manhattan in New York City), this famous theater has a zip code of 10019. It's known for its amazing shows and the Rockettes!
• Rochester: This is a major city in Monroe County. Its zip codes start from 14601. Rochester is known for its history in photography and optics.
• Rockefeller Center: Also in New York County, with a zip code of 10020. This is a huge complex of buildings famous for its Christmas tree and ice skating rink.
• Rockaway Beach: Found in Queens County, zip code 11693. It's a popular beach spot in New York City where people go to relax and surf.
• Roosevelt Island: This island in New York County (zip code 10044) is a unique part of New York City, located in the East River.

Different Kinds of Places

This list includes many types of places:

• Cities and Towns: Like Rensselaer in Rensselaer County (zip code 12144) or Rhinebeck in Dutchess County (zip code 12572). These are often larger areas with their own governments.
• Unincorporated Communities: Many places on the list, like Rainbow Lake in Franklin County (zip code 12976), are smaller communities that are not officially cities or towns. They are often part of a larger town.
• Parks and Landmarks: You'll also see places like Rockland Lake State Park in Rockland County (zip code 10989), which are important natural or recreational areas.

How Places Are Organized

Almost every place in New York State is located within one county. For example, Ramapo is entirely within Rockland County. Sometimes, a place might stretch into more than one county, but in this list, most places are in just one. The "Principal county" column tells you the main county for that place.

Understanding Zip Codes

Zip codes are special numbers used by the U.S. Postal Service to help sort mail. Each place has a "Lower zip code" which is the main zip code for that area. Sometimes, larger places might have a range of zip codes, but for most places on this list, there's just one main zip code shown. If there's no zip code listed, it means that specific spot might not have its own unique zip code.