Green New Jersey Map

About Green, New Jersey

Green is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,600. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Green is located at 40.9740°N, 74.8209°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7821.

Green unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, a gentle undulation of earth that gives way to broad, open fields and the darker, more shadowed embrace of woodlands. It lies 9.6 miles north-north-west of Mount Olive, NJ (from Mount Olive, NJ: bearing 332°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-east of Warren. The air here carries the scent of damp soil after a summer rain and the sharp, clean tang of pine needles, a fragrance that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, golden fingers across the terrain. Streams, no wider than a man's stride in places, meander through the valleys, their waters catching the light and murmuring secrets to the moss-covered stones that line their banks. The character of Green is one of quiet persistence, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the expansive sky above seems to hold a profound, watchful stillness. The history of Green is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile soil, land that has been cultivated for generations, yielding crops that have sustained families and fed communities. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of good land, established farms that still dot the landscape, their weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses standing as quiet monuments to a bygone era. While the larger industries of the region have shifted over time, the spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the land endures in Green. You can still find small, independent businesses that serve the immediate needs of residents, from hardware stores that smell of wood and oil to bakeries where the aroma of fresh bread hangs heavy in the morning air. The local economy, though modest, is a testament to the enduring appeal of a place that values hard work and community bonds, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the present.

About This Green Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Green, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Green and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Green includes the ZIP code (07860), telephone area code (732, 848, 908), county seat of Sussex County (Newton), 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 Green is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.