Pottersville New Jersey Map

About Pottersville, New Jersey

Pottersville is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 245. The population density is 132.9 people per km². Pottersville is located at 40.7137°N, 74.7218°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7931.

Pottersville, a quiet corner of Somerset County, unfolds with the subtle grace of rolling hills and verdant fields, a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of seasons. It lies 8.3 miles west-north-west of Bernards, NJ (from Bernards, NJ: bearing 291°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-north-west of Bridgewater. Here, the land rises and falls in gentle swells, its contours softened by mature trees that stand sentinel over the farms and residences. The air often carries the clean scent of earth and growing things, a testament to the agricultural roots that still hold sway, even as the wider world presses in. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to linger, casting a warm, golden hue across the broad lawns and the occasional weathered barn, lending a peaceful, almost bucolic character to the everyday. The history of Pottersville is entwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, its early settlers drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life sustained by the land. For generations, farming has been the backbone of the local economy, with crops like corn and soybeans often stretching across the horizon. While the larger economic currents have shifted, a strong sense of this agrarian past remains, visible in the preserved farmsteads and the enduring connection to the cycles of planting and harvest. This enduring spirit, coupled with a commitment to maintaining the character of its rural setting, defines Pottersville's distinctive place, a locale that values its heritage while quietly embracing the present.

About This Pottersville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pottersville, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.713712, -74.721829. 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 Pottersville and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Pottersville includes the ZIP code (07979), telephone area code (908), county seat of Somerset County (Somerville), and school district assignment (North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional 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 Pottersville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.