Medford Lakes New Jersey Map

About Medford Lakes, New Jersey

Medford Lakes is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,297. The population density is 1445.5 people per km². Medford Lakes is located at 39.8584°N, 74.8029°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Medford Lakes emerges from the pine barrens with a distinctive character, a community woven around a series of interconnected lakes that lend it its very name and essence. It lies 6.4 miles east of Evesham, NJ (from Evesham, NJ: bearing 100°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north-north-east of Jackson. The landscape here is a gentle undulation of sandy soil, carpeted in fragrant pine needles and dotted with the stoic presence of oak and maple trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that often softens to a hazy blue. In the late afternoon, sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting shifting patterns of light and shadow on the winding roads and the quiet, welcoming homes. The air itself carries a subtle scent of resin and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding woodlands, and the stillness is often broken only by the distant call of a bird or the soft lapping of water against a sandy shore. The history of Medford Lakes is deeply entwined with the land and its resources, originally part of the vast pine barrens that fueled early industries. While much of the region's past is rooted in timber and charcoal production, Medford Lakes found its modern identity through the vision of creating a lakeside haven. The development of the chain of lakes, a deliberate act to foster recreation and a unique residential experience, shaped the local economy, drawing people to its shores for summer retreats and permanent homes. Today, while the echoes of its industrial past are faint, the character of Medford Lakes remains defined by its watery heart, a place where the rhythm of life often seems to follow the gentle ebb and flow of the tides of its own making, a tranquil corner of Burlington County.

About This Medford Lakes Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Medford Lakes, 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 Medford Lakes and Burlington County.

Detailed location data for Medford Lakes includes the ZIP code (08055), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Burlington County (Mount Holly), and school district assignment (Lenape Regional 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 Medford Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.