Jefferson New Jersey Map

About Jefferson, New Jersey

Jefferson is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 21,500. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Jefferson is located at 39.7537°N, 75.2118°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7849.

Jefferson lies low and wide, a place where the land exhales a quiet dampness, a palpable humidity that clings to the skin even on brighter days. It lies 6.3 miles west-north-west of Gloucester, NJ (from Gloucester, NJ: bearing 299°T), and is situated 8.7 miles west of Washington Gloucester County. The terrain here is a tapestry of gentle swells and shallow depressions, giving way to the broad, slow reach of the Delaware River. Scattered farmsteads, their weathered barns a muted red against the persistent green of summer fields, punctuate the landscape, while pockets of dense woodland, thick with oak and maple, offer a cool, shadowed respite. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the rich, earthy scent of fertile soil, mingled with the fainter, salt-tinged breath of the distant bay. This stretch of Gloucester County has long drawn sustenance from the earth and the water. Jefferson's history is tied to the agricultural bounty of its fertile plains, a legacy of farmers who cultivated crops and raised livestock, shaping the very character of the land. While farming remains a quiet hum in the background, the local economy has diversified, with residents finding work in nearby industrial centers and the burgeoning service sector. The proximity to the Delaware River, a vital artery for trade and transport for centuries, has always defined Jefferson's outward gaze, connecting it to a wider world even as its heart remains firmly rooted in the familiar rhythms of rural New Jersey.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Jefferson, 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 Jefferson and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (08062), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.