Milltown New Jersey Map

About Milltown, New Jersey

Milltown is a locality in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,037. The population density is 1748.4 people per km². Milltown is located at 40.4502°N, 74.4348°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Milltown is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 08098, 07081, 08850.

Milltown sustains its quiet character through the steady, patient flow of the Salem River, which traces a winding path through the local landscape. It lies 7.4 miles south-southeast of Woolwich, NJ (from Woolwich, NJ: bearing 163°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-southwest of Jefferson. The terrain here is defined by a subtle, inland topography where the earth shifts from level ground into gentle, wooded rises that anchor the horizon. At the center of this terrain, Avis Millpond holds the sky in its glass-still surface, reflecting the changing light of the seasons as it serves as a cooling focal point for the surrounding acreage. Residents often seek the shaded pathways of Camp Crockett Park, where the dense canopy provides a sanctuary from the bustle of the nearby corridors. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Cabin Ridge rises against the western sky, a reminder of the elevation that defines the broader region far beyond these local plains.

Milltown carries the weight of a long industrial legacy, having evolved from early milling operations that harnessed the local water power into a modern residential enclave. This economic transition has left a mark on the local architecture, where modest, sturdy structures stand as quiet witnesses to generations of labor and steady growth. While the pulse of the local economy has shifted toward professional services and suburban commerce, the rhythm of daily life remains tethered to the history of those early enterprises. The legacy of these roots persists in the way the local streets organize themselves, favoring a pattern that respects the older, established boundaries of the land. Even as modern life moves forward, the residents maintain a connection to the stillness of the interior, where the influence of the distant Red Lion State Forest suggests a vast, untamed wilderness waiting just past the reach of the paved roads.

About This Milltown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Milltown, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.450223, -74.434786. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Milltown includes the ZIP code (08098, 07081, 08850), telephone area code (201, 551, 908), county seat of Salem County (Salem), and school district assignment (Milltown Borough School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.