Alexandria New Jersey Map

About Alexandria, New Jersey

Alexandria is a locality in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,900. The population density is 90.0 people per km². Alexandria is located at 40.5662°N, 75.0292°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8848.

Alexandria unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where ancient forests whisper secrets to the wind and fertile fields stretch towards the horizon. It lies 6.0 miles west of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 270°T), and is situated 10.0 miles north of Byram. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a peculiar stillness, a quiet exhalation of the earth itself. Stone fences, weathered by countless seasons, trace the boundaries of farms, their grey forms softened by moss and the creeping tendrils of wild vines. The terrain, a gentle undulation of the Hunterdon Plateau, offers glimpses of distant wooded ridges, their peaks often softened by a veil of mist or the hazy glow of a summer sky. The character of Alexandria is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the old ways still hold a gentle sway. The history of Alexandria is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring agricultural spirit that has shaped this corner of Hunterdon County for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant water sources, established farms that remain the lifeblood of the local economy. The scent of hay, freshly tilled earth, and the distant bleating of sheep are as much a part of Alexandria's identity as the weathered barns that dot the countryside. While industry has ebbed and flowed, the fundamental connection to the land persists, a quiet testament to the resilience of its inhabitants. The occasional clapboard farmhouse, its porch sagging with age, seems to hold within its walls the echoes of past lives, a subtle reminder of the enduring narrative of this place.

About This Alexandria Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alexandria, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.566162, -75.029158. 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 Alexandria and Hunterdon County.

Detailed location data for Alexandria includes the ZIP code (08867), telephone area code (908), county seat of Hunterdon County (Flemington), 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 Alexandria is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.