Elmer New Jersey Map

About Elmer, New Jersey

Elmer is a locality in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,176. The population density is 500.1 people per km². Elmer is located at 39.5951°N, 75.1702°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Elmer rests in a gentle embrace of fertile farmland, where the landscape unfolds in broad, sun-drenched sweeps of green and gold. It lies 8.6 miles south-south-west of Gloucester, NJ (from Gloucester, NJ: bearing 203°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of Glassboro. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn and the fainter, more distant perfume of salt marsh, a subtle reminder of the coast's proximity. Rolling fields, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of late summer, and the light, especially as day begins to wane, possesses a liquid quality, bathing everything in a warm, honeyed glow. The houses, often white-clapboard with welcoming porches, seem to gaze out with quiet contentment, reflecting the unhurried cadence of life that defines Elmer. The history of Elmer is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of Salem County, a legacy that continues to shape its economy and character. For generations, the rich soil has yielded abundant harvests, and the echoes of that agrarian past can still be felt in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the land. While modern life has brought its own rhythms, the quiet hum of tractors in the distance and the seasonal cycle of planting and harvest remain central to the identity of Elmer. Local businesses, from the corner general store to the family-run farms, form a sturdy, interconnected web, fostering a sense of shared purpose and a deep-seated pride in this corner of South Jersey.

About This Elmer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elmer, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.595115, -75.170182. 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 Elmer and Salem County.

Detailed location data for Elmer includes the ZIP code (08318), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Salem County (Salem), and school district assignment (Pittsgrove 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 Elmer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.