Quinton New Jersey Map

About Quinton, New Jersey

Quinton is a locality in Salem County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 45.0 people per km². Quinton is located at 39.5459°N, 75.4124°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8079.

Quinton unfolds across a landscape of gentle, fertile plains, where the rich alluvial soil, a legacy of ancient waterways, supports a verdant tapestry of agricultural life. It lies 12.6 miles north-west of Bridgeton, NJ (from Bridgeton, NJ: bearing 311°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-east of Pennsville. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that shifts with the seasons, from the sweet promise of spring blossoms to the earthy musk of autumn harvests. Distant stands of oak and maple punctuate the horizon, their leaves catching the soft, diffused light of the Delaware Bay watershed, creating a sense of quiet abundance. The very character of Quinton seems to be etched into the slow, deliberate growth of its fields, a patient unfolding of nature’s bounty under a sky that can shift from a crisp, cerulean blue to a brooding, pewter grey with remarkable speed. The story of Quinton is deeply intertwined with the agricultural heritage of Salem County, a place where generations have coaxed sustenance from the land, fostering a local economy built on the enduring strength of farming. Beyond the fields, the nearby waters of the Delaware River and its tributaries have historically played a role, facilitating trade and offering sustenance through fishing, though the primary pulse of Quinton has always been its connection to the soil. While not a site of grand historical monuments, Quinton possesses a more intimate history, evident in the weathered barns that dot the landscape and the quiet dignity of its well-established homes, each holding its own silent narrative of lives lived and labor undertaken. The distinctive quietude that pervades Quinton is a hallmark of its existence, a gentle reminder of a life lived in closer communion with the natural world.

About This Quinton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Quinton, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Quinton and Salem County.

Detailed location data for Quinton includes the ZIP code (08072), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Salem County (Salem), and school district assignment (Quinton 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 Quinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.