Carteret New Jersey Map

About Carteret, New Jersey

Carteret is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 25,496. The population density is 2214.7 people per km². Carteret is located at 40.5773°N, 74.2282°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Carteret lies at the edge of the Arthur Kill, a waterway that breathes a salty, industrial tang into the air. It lies 3.2 miles south-south-east of Linden, NJ (from Linden, NJ: bearing 164°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-south-east of Union County. The land here is flat, a broad expanse of marshy ground and low-lying fields that stretch towards the distant gleam of the New York City skyline, a constant, subtle reminder of proximity. Along the shoreline, weathered piers jut out like arthritic fingers, and the occasional seagull wheels overhead, its cry a thin, reedy sound against the hum of traffic that flows ceaselessly along the nearby arteries of the Turnpike and Parkway. The light, particularly as dusk descends, can cast a peculiar, almost theatrical glow on the chain-link fences and the corrugated metal roofs of the warehouses, softening their starkness into something more akin to a stage set. The history of Carteret is inextricably tied to its strategic position on the water and its accessibility. Once a quiet farming community, its fortunes shifted dramatically with the rise of industry, particularly in the early 20th century, when it became a hub for chemical plants and manufacturing. This industrial heritage still shapes Carteret's character, evident in the sturdy, no-nonsense architecture and the enduring presence of transportation infrastructure. The local economy, while diversified, retains echoes of its manufacturing past, with logistics and warehousing playing significant roles, capitalizing on the town's connectivity. A distinctive feature is the proximity to tidal marshes, offering glimpses of resilient coastal ecosystems that persist amidst the urban sprawl, a testament to nature's quiet insistence.

About This Carteret Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Carteret, 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 Carteret and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Carteret includes the ZIP code (07008), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Carteret Borough 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 Carteret is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.