Clinton New Jersey Map

About Clinton, New Jersey

Clinton is a locality in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,700. The population density is 880.0 people per km². Clinton is located at 40.6368°N, 74.9099°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8809.

Clinton unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the Raritan River, its waters a constant, murmuring presence that carves through the rolling terrain. It lies 4.8 miles north of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 3°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-east of Washington. The hills, softened by centuries of cultivation and forest, rise and fall with a gentle, persistent rhythm, their slopes often clad in the deep greens of mature trees or the muted golds and browns of agricultural fields. In the valley, the river itself, a ribbon of silver under the shifting sky, dictates the very breath of the place. Stone bridges, weathered and sturdy, arch over its currents, silent witnesses to the passage of time. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and distant woods, a fragrance that deepens as twilight descends, painting the western sky with hues of bruised plum and fading rose. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a tangible layer beneath the surface, woven into the very stones of its older buildings. Clinton's origins are tied to the milling industry, the river's power harnessed to grind grain and fuel early commerce, and remnants of that industrious past can still be seen in the architecture that lines its streets. The local economy, while diversified now, still carries the imprint of its agricultural roots, with surrounding farms contributing to the region's bounty. The iconic Red Mill, a landmark that has stood sentinel for generations, continues to draw visitors, its imposing stone structure a reminder of the ingenuity and hard work that shaped Clinton. The pace of life here is unhurried, a comfortable cadence that allows for the appreciation of small beauties – the way sunlight catches the dust motes in an old workshop, or the quiet dignity of the river's persistent flow.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.636768, -74.90989. 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 Clinton and Hunterdon County.

Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (07435), telephone area code (973, 862, 908), county seat of Hunterdon County (Flemington), and school district assignment (Clinton Town-Glen Gardner 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 Clinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.