Gloucester City New Jersey Map

About Gloucester City, New Jersey

Gloucester City is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,509. The population density is 1912.4 people per km². Gloucester City is located at 39.8918°N, 75.1163°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 89178.

Gloucester City, a place where the Delaware River dictates the horizon, unfolds with a practical beauty shaped by its waters. It lies 2.4 miles south of Camden, NJ (from Camden, NJ: bearing 176°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-south-east of Philadelphia. The land here is a low-lying, alluvial plain, etched by the ebb and flow of tides that carry the scent of salt and distant shores. Along its eastern edge, the terrain rises gently, offering glimpses of a more established residential character, while nearer the river, industrial remnants and active ports speak of a working waterfront. The sky above Gloucester City often hangs with a soft, pearly light, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun’s rays diffuse through a humid haze, casting a diffused glow on weathered brick and sturdy, functional structures. This is a landscape that feels both grounded and perpetually connected to the vastness of the river, a constant reminder of its watery embrace. The history of Gloucester City is intrinsically tied to its maritime heritage, a legacy born from its strategic position on the Delaware. For generations, its docks have buzzed with the commerce of shipbuilding and trade, a vibrant economy fueled by the river’s bounty and the industrious spirit of its people. Though the intense shipbuilding of earlier eras has faded, the port remains a vital artery, supporting logistics and warehousing, a testament to Gloucester City's enduring connection to trade. The echoes of its past are palpable, from the sturdy, turn-of-the-century architecture in older neighborhoods to the persistent hum of industry that continues to define its economic pulse. This is a place that has weathered change, holding onto its identity as a river town, a community that understands the deep currents of both history and commerce.

About This Gloucester City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gloucester City, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.89178, -75.116286. 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 Gloucester City and Camden County.

Detailed location data for Gloucester City includes the ZIP code (08030), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Camden County (Camden), and school district assignment (Gloucester City 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 Gloucester City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.