Brownville New Jersey Map

About Brownville, New Jersey

Brownville is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,377. The population density is 817.3 people per km². Brownville is located at 40.4007°N, 74.2951°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Brownville lies cradled in a landscape of gentle hills and fertile soil, its character shaped by the quiet persistence of agriculture and the slow bloom of suburban life. It lies 3.8 miles east-south-east of Old Bridge, NJ (from Old Bridge, NJ: bearing 105°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Middletown. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, where fields of corn and soybeans give way to stands of oak and maple, their leaves catching the late afternoon sun in a burnished glow. A network of winding country roads, edged by stone walls and weathered fence posts, connects the scattered farmsteads and newer developments, each turn revealing another vista of green expanse and the distant, hazy blue of the horizon. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and mown grass, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty. The history of Brownville is a story of small farms and a resilient local economy, once dominated by dairy and truck farming, now increasingly influenced by its proximity to larger urban centers. This shift is evident in the evolving landscape, where fields are sometimes interspersed with the neat lawns of residential neighborhoods, yet the echoes of its agricultural past remain strong. One might still find the occasional roadside stand selling fresh produce in season, a small but potent link to generations who worked this soil. The legacy of early settlers, who carved their livelihoods from the land, can be felt in the sturdy, unassuming architecture of older homes and the unhurried rhythm of daily life that still prevails in many corners of Brownville.

About This Brownville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brownville, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.400663, -74.295147. 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 Brownville and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Brownville includes the ZIP code (08857), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Old Bridge Township 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 Brownville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.