Oaklyn New Jersey Map

About Oaklyn, New Jersey

Oaklyn is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,947. The population density is 2421.4 people per km². Oaklyn is located at 39.9009°N, 75.0846°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Oaklyn rests on a gently sloping terrain, a quiet pocket of Camden County where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 2.5 miles south-east of Camden, NJ (from Camden, NJ: bearing 133°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-east of Philadelphia. The landscape here is a familiar tapestry of mature oak trees, their broad canopies casting dappled shade across well-tended lawns and modest homes. Streets wind with an easy grace, lined by sidewalks worn smooth by generations of footsteps, and the occasional flash of a blue jay’s wing is a punctuation mark against the verdant backdrop. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants, painting the clapboard houses in hues of amber and rose, a soft, diffused glow that seems to linger, as if reluctant to surrender to the coming dusk. The history of Oaklyn is inextricably linked to the broader development of South Jersey, a region once defined by its agricultural bounty and burgeoning industrial centers. While specific founding dates are a matter of historical record, the spirit of Oaklyn speaks to a long-held desire for a peaceful, suburban existence, a place where families could put down roots. The local economy, like many communities in its vicinity, has evolved from its industrial past, now leaning more towards service industries and the daily commutes of its residents to larger employment hubs. A distinctive character emerges from its proximity to the Cooper River, a waterway that has long offered recreation and a connection to the natural world, its banks a popular spot for casual strolls and quiet contemplation.

About This Oaklyn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oaklyn, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.900946, -75.084618. 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 Oaklyn and Camden County.

Detailed location data for Oaklyn includes the ZIP code (08107), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Camden County (Camden), and school district assignment (Oaklyn 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 Oaklyn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.