Fairfield New Jersey Map

About Fairfield, New Jersey

Fairfield is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Fairfield is located at 40.2054°N, 74.2138°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7004.

Fairfield unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad fields, a place where the horizon feels both close and inviting. It lies 4.6 miles north of Howell, NJ (from Howell, NJ: bearing 8°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-west of Monmouth. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching wide, cast dappled shadows across quiet residential streets, hinting at a history that predates pavement and manicured lawns. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of mown grass and the distant, subtle perfume of pine. It’s a setting that suggests a comfortable, grounded existence, where the seasons mark the passage of time with a steady, predictable grace. The roots of Fairfield run deep, intertwined with the agricultural heritage of this corner of the county. For generations, the land sustained farms, their produce feeding nearby communities, and echoes of that agrarian past can still be seen in the occasional weathered barn or the broad stretches of open ground that resist development. While the local economy has diversified, embracing retail and service industries that cater to a growing population, a certain respect for the land persists. The community prides itself on its well-kept parks and a network of meandering streams that whisper through the wooded areas, offering a quiet counterpoint to the hum of modern life.

About This Fairfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairfield, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.20539, -74.213755. 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 Fairfield and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Fairfield includes the ZIP code (07727), telephone area code (732, 848, 201, 551), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment. 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 Fairfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.