Perth Amboy New Jersey Map

About Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Perth Amboy is a locality in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 55,855. The population density is 4578.0 people per km². Perth Amboy is located at 40.5068°N, 74.2654°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8861.

Perth Amboy commands a strategic position where the Raritan River meets the Arthur Kill, its shores etched by the ceaseless conversation of tides. It lies 3.7 miles south-south-east of Woodbridge, NJ (from Woodbridge, NJ: bearing 164°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-west of Staten Island. The land itself rises gently from these waters, a canvas of weathered brick and hardy green where the air often carries the tang of salt and the distant hum of industry. Along the waterfront, weathered pilings stand like stoic sentinels against the encroaching brine, their wood grooved by countless seasons. Further inland, the streets bear the quiet dignity of age, lined with homes that have watched generations come and go, their facades softened by the coastal light that paints the sky in hues of oyster shell and faded lavender at dusk. This place, Perth Amboy, carries the weight of a long and industrious past, a legacy woven into its very being. Founded in the late 17th century, it was envisioned as a gateway, a bustling port city that would serve as the eastern terminus of vital trade routes. The echoes of its maritime heritage linger in the names of streets and the sturdy, practical architecture that still defines its core. For generations, the local economy was powered by the steady thrum of factories and the industrious hands that worked them, processing goods that flowed through its busy harbor. Though the landscape has shifted, and the nature of its commerce evolved, a resilient spirit remains, a quiet pride in the enduring strength of Perth Amboy.

About This Perth Amboy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Perth Amboy, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.506772, -74.265423. 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 Perth Amboy and Middlesex County.

Detailed location data for Perth Amboy includes the ZIP code (08861), telephone area code (908), county seat of Middlesex County (New Brunswick), and school district assignment (Perth Amboy City 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 Perth Amboy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.