Lebanon New Jersey Map

About Lebanon, New Jersey

Lebanon is a locality in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,000. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Lebanon is located at 40.6418°N, 74.8360°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8833.

Lebanon rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent grace of the Musconetcong River valley. It lies 6.6 miles north-east of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 38°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-west of Readington. Rolling hills, softened by a generous cloak of deciduous trees that blaze with autumnal fire, give way to fertile fields that stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer afternoons. The air here carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the faintest whisper of pine, a constant, quiet reminder of the natural world that cradles this place. Evenings, when the sun dips low, paint the western sky in hues of bruised plum and faded rose, casting long, thoughtful shadows across the gently sloping terrain. The history of Lebanon is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots and the quiet industry that has sustained it. Originally settled by farmers drawn to the rich soil, the area developed a character of pragmatic self-reliance, a spirit still palpable in the well-maintained farmsteads and the small businesses that dot its landscape. The Musconetcong River, though not a grand waterway, once powered mills that were the heart of early commerce, and its presence continues to lend a subtle, watery murmur to the region's quietude. Today, Lebanon retains a connection to its past, a place where the pace of life allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation for the land that has always been its bedrock.

About This Lebanon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lebanon, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.641768, -74.835999. 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 Lebanon and Hunterdon County.

Detailed location data for Lebanon includes the ZIP code (08833), telephone area code (908), county seat of Hunterdon County (Flemington), and school district assignment (Lebanon 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 Lebanon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.