Pittstown New Jersey Map

About Pittstown, New Jersey

Pittstown is a locality in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,200. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Pittstown is located at 40.5820°N, 74.9591°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8867.

Pittstown, a quiet settlement in Hunterdon County, unfolds across a landscape of rolling hills that gently cradle fertile farmland. It lies 2.6 miles west-north-west of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 294°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-east of Franklin Warren County. The land here breathes a deep, earthy scent, particularly after a summer rain, when the air hangs thick with the perfume of damp soil and ripening corn. Fields of emerald green and goldenrod stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the dark, stoic silhouettes of mature oak trees standing sentinel over the cultivated terrain. The sky above Pittstown often wears a peculiar, luminous quality in the late afternoon, as if the very light itself is being filtered through a soft, golden gauze. Small streams, like silver threads, meander through the valleys, their banks often fringed with wild Queen Anne's Lace and the vibrant blush of sumac. This corner of New Jersey carries the quiet dignity of its agricultural roots, a heritage that still anchors the local economy. For generations, the rich soil has sustained families through the cultivation of diverse crops, a tradition that continues to define the character of Pittstown. You can still see the weathered barns, their timbers groaning with age, standing as silent witnesses to a history of toil and bounty. The old grist mill, though now a relic, whispers tales of a time when the water’s power was harnessed for the sustenance of the community. While modern conveniences have arrived, the pace of life in Pittstown retains a certain unhurried rhythm, a reflection of the land's enduring influence.

About This Pittstown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pittstown, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.582047, -74.959058. 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 Pittstown and Hunterdon County.

Detailed location data for Pittstown includes the ZIP code (08867), 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 Pittstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.