Mullica New Jersey Map

About Mullica, New Jersey

Mullica is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 45.0 people per km². Mullica is located at 39.5768°N, 74.7166°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8037.

Mullica breathes the salty air of the Pine Barrens, a landscape where dense woodlands of pine and oak give way to shimmering expanses of tidal marsh. It lies 9.5 miles south-east of Winslow, NJ (from Winslow, NJ: bearing 126°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north-north-west of Atlantic. The land here is a low, yielding terrain, crisscrossed by meandering creeks and inlets that spill into the Mullica River, their dark waters reflecting the sky with a quiet intensity. The air itself carries a unique scent, a blend of pine needles, damp earth, and the distant, briny tang of the Atlantic, a subtle perfume that clings to everything. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in shifting patterns, illuminating patches of fern and moss, and lending a hushed reverence to the deep woods. The history of Mullica is deeply entwined with the resources of its surroundings, a legacy shaped by shipbuilding and glassmaking. For generations, the tall pines provided timber for vessels that sailed the Delaware Bay, while the abundant sand, rich in silica, fueled a thriving glass industry. This industrial past has left its mark, not in grand monuments, but in the very character of the place, a resilience born of hard work and an intimate connection to the land and its bounty. Today, the economy still draws strength from the water, with a focus on aquaculture and recreational fishing, a continuation of the age-old relationship between Mullica and its watery arteries. The pace of life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a gentle ebb and flow that has characterized this corner of New Jersey for centuries.

About This Mullica Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mullica, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.576804, -74.71662. 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 Mullica and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Mullica includes the ZIP code (08037), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), 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 Mullica is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.