Auburn New Jersey Map

About Auburn, New Jersey

Auburn is a locality in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,100. The population density is 109.8 people per km². Auburn is located at 39.7109°N, 75.3677°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8085.

Auburn unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, patient work of water and earth, where the land gently slopes towards the Delaware River's wide embrace. It lies 9.6 miles south of Chester, PA (from Chester, PA: bearing 184°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Wilmington. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, punctuated by the sweet perfume of ripening fruit from sprawling orchards that paint the horizon in shades of green and gold. The houses, often weathered by seasons of sun and snow, stand with a quiet dignity, their porches inviting the lingering warmth of a summer evening or the hushed contemplation of a winter's dawn. Auburn's character is one of understated resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the wide, open sky seems to hold a constant, gentle promise. The roots of Auburn run deep into a history of agricultural endeavor and modest industry, a heritage that continues to define its economic pulse. For generations, the fertile ground here has yielded abundant harvests, supporting a way of life deeply connected to the land, from fields of corn and soybeans to the cherished apple orchards that are a hallmark of this region. The remnants of old mills and the sturdy brickwork of early farmhouses whisper tales of times when the local economy was built on the sweat of honest labor and the bounty of nature. While the broader sweep of industrialization may have bypassed Auburn, its enduring appeal lies in this steadfast connection to its agricultural past and the unpretentious charm that continues to draw those seeking a quieter, more grounded existence.

About This Auburn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Auburn, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.710947, -75.367691. 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 Auburn and Salem County.

Detailed location data for Auburn includes the ZIP code (08085), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Salem County (Salem), and school district assignment (Woodstown-Pilesgrove 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 Auburn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.