Fairton New Jersey Map

About Fairton, New Jersey

Fairton is a locality in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 930. The population density is 123.5 people per km². Fairton is located at 39.3818°N, 75.2199°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21991.

Fairton, a quiet settlement in Cumberland County, breathes the damp, fertile air of the Delaware River estuary. It lies 3.2 miles south-south-east of Bridgeton, NJ (from Bridgeton, NJ: bearing 166°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west of Millville. Low-lying fields, a patchwork of greens and browns, stretch towards the hazy horizon, occasionally broken by stands of dense, scrubby trees that cling to the slightly elevated ground. The sky here often wears a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon, lending a gentle melancholy to the landscape. Ditches and drainage canals, testament to the persistent challenge of the marshy terrain, crisscross the land, carrying the slow-moving waters that are the lifeblood of this region. The very character of Fairton seems to be one of patient endurance, a quiet resilience against the elements and the passage of time. The history of Fairton is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, particularly the cultivation of cranberries and blueberries, crops that still define its local economy. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the proximity to navigable waterways, established a way of life that was both demanding and rewarding. The legacy of these early endeavors can still be seen in the weathered barns and the enduring traditions of harvest festivals, though the precise economic engines have shifted over the decades, with some land now yielding to more modern agricultural practices and small industrial ventures. The languid flow of nearby streams, reflecting the vast, often overcast skies, carries whispers of generations who have worked this land, their stories embedded in the very texture of Fairton.

About This Fairton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairton, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.381781, -75.21991. 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 Fairton and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Fairton includes the ZIP code (08302), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cumberland County (Bridgeton), and school district assignment (Cumberland 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 Fairton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.