Howell New Jersey Map

About Howell, New Jersey

Howell is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 54,000. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Howell is located at 40.1400°N, 74.2251°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7731.

Howell unfurls across a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile plains, where the air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of freshly mown hay and distant pine. It lies 2.9 miles north of Lakewood, NJ (from Lakewood, NJ: bearing 352°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-south-west of Monmouth. Rolling fields, a patchwork of verdant green and sun-baked gold, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that whisper secrets in the breeze. The terrain, a subtle rise and fall, guides the eye across the land, hinting at the slow, persistent work of water and time that shaped these contours. Even the light seems to linger here, casting a warm, diffused glow that softens the edges of the day and invites a contemplative pace. The history of Howell is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet endurance of its agricultural roots and the steady hum of its evolving economy. Once a region where farming was the lifeblood, the land still bears the imprint of that heritage, though commerce has broadened its scope. Today, Howell thrives with a vibrant mix of small businesses and larger enterprises, a testament to its adaptability. It’s a place where the echoes of its past, a time of horse-drawn plows and burgeoning railroads, can still be felt beneath the surface of its modern-day activity, a continuity that lends a certain grounded character to its people.

About This Howell Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Howell, 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 Howell and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Howell includes the ZIP code (07731), telephone area code (732, 848), 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 Howell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.