Pleasantville New Jersey Map

About Pleasantville, New Jersey

Pleasantville is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. Pleasantville is located at 40.7332°N, 74.4877°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Pleasantville, a quiet corner of Morris County, unfolds with a character shaped by rolling terrain and the gentle murmur of wooded ravines. It lies 6.3 miles north-east of Bernards, NJ (from Bernards, NJ: bearing 47°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-west of Plainfield. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a steady, enduring beauty, where mature oak and maple trees cast long shadows across manicured lawns and well-kept sidewalks. In the late afternoon, the sunlight often catches the leaves in a fleeting, golden shimmer, imbuing the air with a soft, almost tangible warmth that settles over the residential streets and the modest commercial blocks. The houses, many with deep porches and mature gardens, speak of generations who have found a comfortable rhythm in this landscape, a place where the seasons still dictate a gentle turning of the year. The roots of Pleasantville run deep, intertwined with the agricultural history of the region, though its current economy leans more towards professional services and retail, catering to the needs of its residents and those in neighboring communities. While it may not boast grand historical monuments, Pleasantville carries its past in the very streets and the names of its thoroughfares, hinting at early settlements and agricultural endeavors that once defined the local landscape. The proximity to larger centers of commerce and culture means Pleasantville retains a distinctively suburban feel, yet it’s a suburb with a quiet pride and a strong sense of local identity, a place where community events still draw neighbors together under the wide, often star-dusted, New Jersey sky.

About This Pleasantville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pleasantville, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.733156, -74.487655. 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 Pleasantville and Morris County.

Detailed location data for Pleasantville includes the ZIP code (07976), telephone area code (908), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment (Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.