Jamesburg New Jersey Map

About Jamesburg, New Jersey

Jamesburg is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,770. The population density is 2521.9 people per km². Jamesburg is located at 40.3526°N, 74.4402°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Jamesburg unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills, where the air, especially after a rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-east of Monroe Middlesex County, NJ (from Monroe Middlesex County, NJ: bearing 16°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-west of Old Bridge. The terrain here is a gentle, undulating canvas of verdant woodlands and open fields, interspersed with the glint of water from small ponds and the meandering course of a nearby creek. Mature trees, their branches often heavy with the moisture of a humid New Jersey summer, form leafy canopies over quiet residential streets, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper secrets of seasons past. The sky above Jamesburg, particularly at dusk, can transform into a breathtaking spectacle of bruised purples and fiery oranges, a fleeting masterpiece painted across the horizon. The history of Jamesburg is deeply entwined with the development of transportation and industry in central New Jersey. Once a vital hub for the Camden and Amboy Railroad, the echoes of steam whistles and clattering freight cars still seem to resonate in the town's foundational character. This legacy has shaped its economy, which, while diversifying, retains a connection to its industrial roots, with small businesses and manufacturing enterprises contributing to the local pulse. The Jamesburg Historical Society preserves artifacts and stories, offering glimpses into a past where this locality was a crucial crossroads, a place where goods and people moved with purpose, contributing to the broader narrative of the region's growth.

About This Jamesburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jamesburg, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.352608, -74.440151. 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 Jamesburg and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Jamesburg includes the ZIP code (08831), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Jamesburg Borough 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 Jamesburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.