Port Norris New Jersey Map

About Port Norris, New Jersey

Port Norris is a locality in Cumberland County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,612. The population density is 103.0 people per km². Port Norris is located at 39.2459°N, 75.0352°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Port Norris rests on the edge of the Delaware Bay, a place where the land softens and the water asserts its presence. It lies 9.9 miles south-south-west of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 211°T), and is situated 1.0 miles north-north-west of Maurice River. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the bay's proximity, mingling with the scent of salt marsh and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening wild grapes that cling to scraggly fence posts. Marsh grasses, a spectrum of muted greens and ochres, stretch out towards the horizon, broken only by the dark, sinuous veins of tidal creeks that snake their way inland, mirroring the slow, deliberate pulse of the bay itself. The sky above Port Norris often feels vast, a canvas for shifting cloud formations that cast fleeting shadows across the flat landscape, imbuing the scene with a quiet, contemplative beauty. This coastal settlement, Port Norris, has long been shaped by the bounty of the bay, its history etched in the weathered pilings of forgotten oyster docks and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, oystering was the lifeblood of Port Norris, a demanding industry that dictated the rhythms of life, from the oyster dredges that churned the bay's muddy floor to the bustling shucking houses that once lined the waterfront. While the industry has seen its ebb and flow, the legacy of hard work and self-reliance remains, a quiet pride that underpins the character of the place. The landscape, though seemingly tranquil, whispers tales of maritime endeavors, of storms weathered and fortunes made and lost on the unpredictable waters of the Delaware.

About This Port Norris Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Norris, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.245948, -75.035178. 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 Port Norris and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Port Norris includes the ZIP code (08349), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cumberland County (Bridgeton), and school district assignment (Commercial Township 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 Port Norris is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.