Milltown New Jersey Map

About Milltown, New Jersey

Milltown is a locality in Union 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 holds the steady, rhythmic pulse of a landscape defined by the persistent Rahway River as it carves a path through the low-lying terrain. It lies 1.7 miles south-southwest of Millburn, NJ (from Millburn, NJ: bearing 203°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-southwest of Essex. The Rahway River Parkway serves as a green spine for the area, offering a quiet corridor where the air often carries the damp, cool scent of shifting silt and riverbed stone. A short distance away, the cascading waters of Maple Falls provide a sharp, crystalline contrast to the broader, slow-moving currents, while the tranquil surface of Briant Pond reflects the heavy, gray-blue clouds common to this corner of the state. On clear days, the distant silhouette of Long Hill rises against the horizon, a reminder of the rising elevations that frame the basin, while the atmosphere retains a subtle, saline humidity drifting from the direction of Gulfport Reach, nearly twenty miles removed from the open sea.

Milltown emerged from the necessity of harnessing water power, its early economy rooted in the milling operations that gave the place its name and initial purpose. This industrial heritage transitioned over time into a suburban character, where the legacy of manufacturing remains visible in the architecture of older structures and the layout of the streets. Residents move through a daily existence shaped by this blend of historical labor and contemporary suburban life, where the sound of moving water remains a constant, unseen companion to the commute. The land here feels dense with the accumulation of small, persistent changes, a place where the proximity to the coast influences the climate, yet the terrestrial rhythm is dictated by the river and the quiet, enduring presence of the surrounding woods.

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 Union County (Elizabeth), 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.