Livingston New Jersey Map

About Livingston, New Jersey

Livingston is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 30,500. The population density is 850.0 people per km². Livingston is located at 40.7959°N, 74.3149°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7039.

Livingston unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the persistent whisper of wind through mature oaks often carries the scent of damp earth after a spring rain. It lies 2.6 miles west of Essex, NJ (from Essex, NJ: bearing 272°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Union County. The neighborhoods here are a study in quiet grace, with well-tended lawns giving way to the dappled shade of tree-lined streets, fostering a sense of settled permanence. Evenings can bring a particular quality of light, a soft, golden wash that lingers on the rooftops and softens the edges of the suburban sprawl, imbuing the everyday with a subtle, almost painterly beauty. The air, especially on a clear autumn day, holds a crispness that speaks of the approaching cooler seasons, a bracing clarity that seems to sharpen the vibrant hues of turning leaves. The history of Livingston is intertwined with the broader narrative of suburban development in the region, a story of families seeking both proximity to urban centers and a sanctuary of green space. Its economic life, once perhaps more agricultural, has evolved to reflect the diverse professional landscape of the surrounding metropolitan area, with many residents commuting to jobs in finance, technology, and healthcare. While not defined by a single, towering landmark, Livingston’s character is built from the collective aspirations of its inhabitants and the enduring appeal of its accessible, yet distinctly suburban, charm. The community’s rhythm is one of purposeful daily routines punctuated by the shared experience of raising families and participating in local events, a steady, unpretentious pulse that anchors the present to the past.

About This Livingston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Livingston, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.795934, -74.314871. 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 Livingston and Essex County.

Detailed location data for Livingston includes the ZIP code (07039), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), 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 Livingston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.