Lawrence Mercer County New Jersey Map

About Lawrence Mercer County, New Jersey

Lawrence Mercer County is a locality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 33,500. The population density is 580.0 people per km². Lawrence Mercer County is located at 40.2728°N, 74.7349°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8648.

Lawrence Mercer County unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes and verdant expanses, where the quiet hum of rural life harmonizes with the distant murmur of progress. It lies 2.1 miles south of Mercer, NJ (from Mercer, NJ: bearing 182°T), and is situated 3.9 miles north of Trenton. Rolling fields, their surfaces kissed by the generous morning sun, give way to stands of mature oak and maple, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. The air here carries the clean scent of damp earth and the faintest perfume of wildflowers, a testament to the fertile ground that sustains it. Small streams, their waters glinting like scattered diamonds, meander through the terrain, feeding into larger waterways that lend a subtle, watery rhythm to the land. The history of Lawrence Mercer County is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, many of whom were drawn by the promise of rich farmland. For generations, the rhythm of planting and harvest dictated the pace of life, and remnants of that agrarian past can still be seen in the weathered barns and stone fences that dot the countryside. Today, while agriculture remains a vital thread, the local economy has diversified, embracing light manufacturing and a growing service sector, yet the enduring character of Lawrence Mercer County still resonates with a profound connection to the land and a quiet pride in its heritage. The quality of light at dusk, when the sky bleeds into hues of rose and lavender, seems to hold a particular magic, a moment when the day’s labors settle into a peaceful repose.

About This Lawrence Mercer County Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lawrence Mercer County, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.272783, -74.734879. 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 Lawrence Mercer County and Mercer County.

Detailed location data for Lawrence Mercer County includes the ZIP code (08648), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Mercer County (Trenton), 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 Lawrence Mercer County is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.