Mendham New Jersey Map

About Mendham, New Jersey

Mendham is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,700. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Mendham is located at 40.7759°N, 74.6007°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7945.

Mendham unfurls across rolling terrain, a landscape defined by the soft curves of glacial moraines and the dappled shade of mature woodlands. It lies 5.9 miles south of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 186°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-east of Mount Olive. The air here, especially in late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a crisp, almost luminous quality, hinting at the temperate climate that nurtures the vibrant greens of summer and the fiery hues of autumn. Streams, like the Lamington River, carve gentle paths through the land, their banks often fringed with the stoic presence of old oaks and maples, their branches reaching skyward as if in silent testament to the passage of seasons. The character of Mendham is one of quiet dignity, a place where the built environment seems to harmonize with the natural contours of the earth, where homes are often set back from the road, embraced by generous lawns and the privacy of established trees. Originally settled by English colonists in the early eighteenth century, Mendham carries the echoes of its agricultural past, a heritage still visible in the scattered farmsteads and the broad fields that occasionally break the forested expanse. The local economy, once rooted in farming and milling, has evolved, with many residents now commuting to larger employment centers, yet a strong sense of local enterprise persists. Quaint shops and restaurants along Main Street offer a focal point for community life, their storefronts reflecting a blend of historic architecture and modern adaptation. Mendham’s distinctive character is perhaps best captured in the enduring appeal of its historic districts, where the sturdy stone foundations and clapboard facades of older homes speak of a continuity, a deep-rooted connection to the land and its unfolding story.

About This Mendham Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mendham, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.775933, -74.600714. 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 Mendham and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Mendham includes the ZIP code (07945), telephone area code (908), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Mendham 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 Mendham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.