Gouldtown New Jersey Map

About Gouldtown, New Jersey

Gouldtown is a locality in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,546. The population density is 212.5 people per km². Gouldtown is located at 39.4207°N, 75.1844°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 42067.

Gouldtown rests on land that has long known the touch of human hands, a gentle rise of earth in Cumberland County where fields of green stretch towards a sky that often holds the soft, diffused light of the Atlantic coast. It lies 2.7 miles east of Bridgeton, NJ (from Bridgeton, NJ: bearing 100°T), and is situated 9.6 miles west-south-west of Vineland. The air here carries a faint salinity, a whispered promise of the distant ocean, and the landscape is a quiet mosaic of cultivated plots and scattered woodlands, punctuated by the occasional farmhouse and the silvery glint of slow-moving creeks. Here, the terrain is not dramatic, but possesses a subtle, enduring beauty, a place where the land itself seems to breathe a steady, unhurried breath, its contours smoothed by seasons of sun and rain. The history of Gouldtown is deeply entwined with the African American experience, a legacy of resilience and self-determination that has shaped its character for generations. Originally settled by free Black people in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, it became a haven and a hub, a place where a distinct cultural identity flourished in the face of adversity. The local economy, historically rooted in agriculture, has seen its share of shifts, but the enduring spirit of this place is evident in its close-knit neighborhoods and the quiet pride of its residents. Gouldtown, though not a place of grand monuments, holds within its unassuming streets and fields a rich narrative, a testament to the strength and enduring presence of its people.

About This Gouldtown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gouldtown, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.42067, -75.184352. 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 Gouldtown and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Gouldtown 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 Gouldtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.