Allentown New Jersey Map

About Allentown, New Jersey

Allentown is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,702. The population density is 1247.3 people per km². Allentown is located at 40.1779°N, 74.5835°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Allentown, a quiet settlement in Monmouth County, unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes and meandering waterways, where the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of rich soil. It lies 7.0 miles south-south-west of East Windsor, NJ (from East Windsor, NJ: bearing 200°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east-south-east of Trenton. The terrain here, a muted palette of greens and browns, breathes with the subtle pulse of rural New Jersey, a place where the horizon often feels vast, even when framed by the leafy canopies of mature oak and maple trees. Afternoons can be bathed in a hazy, golden light, the kind that softens edges and lends a timeless quality to the fields and scattered homes. The character of Allentown is one of unassuming resilience, a quiet dignity that speaks of generations who have worked this land. The history of Allentown is a story of agricultural roots, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictated life and labor for much of its past, with farming remaining a significant thread in its economic fabric. Though not a hub of heavy industry, the local economy has found its footing in supporting services and small businesses, catering to the needs of its residents and the surrounding agricultural community. The area's proximity to larger centers has also allowed for a commuter presence, a blend of those deeply connected to the land and those who travel for work, contributing to a dynamic, yet still characteristically calm, pace of life. Distinctive to Allentown are the quiet country roads that crisscross the area, each turn revealing a new vista of rolling fields or a cluster of well-kept farmhouses, a visual testament to its enduring connection to the land.

About This Allentown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Allentown, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Allentown and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Allentown includes the ZIP code (08501), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Upper Freehold Regional 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 Allentown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.