Pattenburg New Jersey Map

About Pattenburg, New Jersey

Pattenburg is a locality in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 600. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Pattenburg is located at 40.6362°N, 75.0163°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8802.

Pattenburg lies where the gentle hills of Hunterdon County begin to soften, a place where broad fields stretch out under an expansive sky, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of aging barns. It lies 7.2 miles north-west of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 312°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-south-east of Phillipsburg. The land here, a rich tapestry of loam and clay, slopes with a quiet deliberation towards the meandering waterways that thread through the countryside, their banks often fringed with the rustling green of sumac and wild cherry. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the distant hum of tractors, a subtle symphony that underscores the persistent, unhurried rhythm of life. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded heavens, paints the landscape in hues of muted gold and deep emerald, catching the dew on early-season corn stalks and illuminating the weathered wood of farmhouse porches. The story of Pattenburg is one of quiet persistence, a legacy woven from the threads of agriculture and the steady pulse of the railroad that once defined its connection to the wider world. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, with family farms continuing to work the soil, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond. The echoes of past industries, perhaps a long-gone gristmill or a small quarry, are subtle, leaving behind only faint impressions in the landscape rather than overt monuments. Yet, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land remain palpable, a quiet strength that characterizes Pattenburg and its inhabitants. The distinctive character of this locality is found not in grand pronouncements, but in the enduring traditions of neighborliness and the understated beauty of a life lived in harmony with the turning seasons.

About This Pattenburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pattenburg, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.636212, -75.016282. 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 Pattenburg and Hunterdon County.

Detailed location data for Pattenburg includes the ZIP code (08802), telephone area code (908), county seat of Hunterdon County (Flemington), 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 Pattenburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.