Cream Ridge New Jersey Map

About Cream Ridge, New Jersey

Cream Ridge is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 727. The population density is 61.0 people per km². Cream Ridge is located at 40.1351°N, 74.5240°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Cream Ridge unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by the gentle press of time and the persistent work of hands. It lies 9.6 miles south of East Windsor, NJ (from East Windsor, NJ: bearing 176°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-east of Robbinsville. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid summer air, falls in broad, warm swathes across fields of ripening corn and the occasional weathered barn, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still atmosphere. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume of turned soil and the sweet, lingering scent of honeysuckle that climbs the fences in untamed profusion. Roads here are a muted grey, winding with a natural inclination, hinting at the land's own contours rather than imposing a rigid grid. Here, the sky feels vast, a pale blue canvas often brushed with streaks of white cloud, a quiet invitation to linger and observe the subtle shifts in light and shadow that paint the afternoon. The history of Cream Ridge is deeply rooted in the land, a story told through generations of farmers who coaxed sustenance from its fertile ground. Its economy has long been tied to agriculture, the bounty of its fields providing a steady, if sometimes challenging, livelihood. While larger industries have passed it by, Cream Ridge retains a distinct character, a place where the pace of life is measured by the turning of seasons rather than the ticking of clocks. There's a quiet resilience here, a sense of enduring purpose in the rows of crops and the solid construction of farmhouses that have weathered countless storms. This enduring spirit, a testament to the dedication of its people, defines the very essence of Cream Ridge.

About This Cream Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cream Ridge, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.135112, -74.524042. 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 Cream Ridge and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Cream Ridge includes the ZIP code (08514), 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 Cream Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.