Parlin New Jersey Map

About Parlin, New Jersey

Parlin is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 15,000. The population density is 1650.0 people per km². Parlin is located at 40.4620°N, 74.3382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8859.

Parlin lies where the earth begins to ease its shoulders, a place where the broader strokes of Middlesex County’s terrain soften into a more intimate topography. It lies 1.2 miles east of Sayreville, NJ (from Sayreville, NJ: bearing 81°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-east of Edison. The land here, a gentle rise and fall, is etched with the quiet grace of well-worn paths, hinting at centuries of passage. Mature trees, their branches reaching like old hands, cast dappled shadows that shift with the sun's slow arc, and the air carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly after a spring rain, a fragrance that clings to the very breath. Parlin’s character is not one of grand pronouncements, but of subtle, enduring presence, a landscape that feels both familiar and deeply rooted. The history of Parlin is a narrative woven with the threads of industry and ingenuity, a story that began with its early settlement and grew with the advent of transportation networks that connected it to the wider world. For generations, the local economy found its pulse in the manufacturing and shipping that flourished along the Raritan River, a vital artery that carried raw materials and finished goods, shaping the fortunes of the area. While those industrial days have largely passed, remnants of that industrious spirit can still be felt, a quiet echo in the architectural lines of older buildings and in the enduring pragmatism of its people. Parlin is a place that remembers its past without being bound by it, a locality where the present hums with a steady, unpretentious energy.

About This Parlin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parlin, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.46205, -74.338204. 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 Parlin and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Parlin includes the ZIP code (08859), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), 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 Parlin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.