Richwood New Jersey Map

About Richwood, New Jersey

Richwood is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,197. The population density is 150.5 people per km². Richwood is located at 39.7226°N, 75.1655°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8071.

Richwood rests on land that rolls with a quiet dignity, a place where the broad shoulders of the coastal plain begin their gentle ascent inland. It lies 3.2 miles west-north-west of Gloucester, NJ (from Gloucester, NJ: bearing 286°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west-south-west of Washington Gloucester County. The air here often carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a testament to the fertile soil that defines its character. Mature oaks and maples, their branches gnarled like the hands of old storytellers, form leafy canopies over winding lanes, and in the late afternoon, the sunlight slants through them, painting the asphalt in shifting patterns of gold. Fields stretch out, a patchwork of green and ochre, punctuated by the occasional weathered barn whose paint has surrendered to the elements, giving it the look of a forgotten sentinel. The horizon, though not dramatically high, feels expansive, a promise of open sky that presides over the sleepy routines of Richwood. The history of Richwood is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cycles of planting and harvest, a rhythm that still underpins the local economy. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, the proximity to larger urban centers has brought subtle shifts, with some residents finding work beyond the fields and farms. There are no sprawling malls or bustling entertainment districts here; instead, the distinctive character of Richwood is found in its unassuming general store, a hub of local gossip and everyday needs, and in the unpretentious homes that line its streets, each with its own story to tell. The community values its quietude, a deliberate choice that shapes the pace of life in this Gloucester County locality.

About This Richwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Richwood, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.722614, -75.165457. 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 Richwood and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Richwood includes the ZIP code (08062), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), and school district assignment (Clearview 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 Richwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.