Lafayette New Jersey Map

About Lafayette, New Jersey

Lafayette is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,300. The population density is 85.0 people per km². Lafayette is located at 41.0984°N, 74.6885°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7848.

Lafayette, a place of quietude, unfolds across rolling hills that cradle fertile valleys, where the deep green of mature woodlands often gives way to the softer hues of cultivated fields. It lies 16.9 miles west of West Milford, NJ (from West Milford, NJ: bearing 262°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-north-west of Sparta. The air here, especially in the lingering light of late afternoon, carries a crisp, clean scent, tinged with the earthy fragrance of damp soil and the distant sweetness of blooming clover. Streams, born from the higher ground, meander with a patient grace, their waters reflecting the vast, open sky that stretches above Lafayette, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and grays. The land itself, a gentle undulation of terrain, invites a slower pace, a mindful observation of the world as it breathes, a quiet testament to the enduring presence of nature. The history of Lafayette is woven into the agricultural fabric of Sussex County, a legacy of farming that still defines much of its character, though the whispers of its past echo in the sturdy, time-worn barns and the weathered stone walls that delineate property lines. Once a vital stop along trade routes, its economic pulse now beats with a steadier, more deliberate rhythm, sustained by local businesses and the enduring spirit of its residents. The landscape, shaped by generations of those who worked its soil, holds a quiet dignity, a story told not in grand pronouncements but in the subtle textures of the land and the enduring traditions that continue to bloom in this corner of New Jersey.

About This Lafayette Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lafayette, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.09843, -74.688496. 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 Lafayette and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Lafayette includes the ZIP code (07848), telephone area code (732, 848), 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 Lafayette is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.