Roebling New Jersey Map

About Roebling, New Jersey

Roebling is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,452. The population density is 1399.6 people per km². Roebling is located at 40.1159°N, 74.7863°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Roebling, a place of quiet persistence, unfolds along the Delaware River's western bank, a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate flow of water and the enduring spirit of its people. It lies 3.5 miles south-east of Levittown, PA (from Levittown, PA: bearing 140°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-east of Burlington. The land here, predominantly flat with a gentle slope towards the river, is a mosaic of well-tended residential streets, bordered by the deep green of mature trees, and pockets of marshy terrain where the river's influence is most keenly felt. In the soft light of late afternoon, the brick facades of older homes seem to absorb the sun's warmth, casting long, comforting shadows across manicured lawns, a testament to the grounded nature of life in Roebling. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the subtle, briny tang of the river, a constant reminder of the natural forces that frame this corner of Burlington County. The story of Roebling is inextricably linked to the ambitious engineering feats of its namesake, John A. Roebling, whose vision for the iconic Brooklyn Bridge began to take shape in the industrial heart of this community. For decades, the Roebling Steel Mill, a titan of wire rope production, was the lifeblood of Roebling, its rhythmic clang and hum echoing through the streets and shaping the very character of the town. While the mill's operational days have long since passed, its imposing presence remains a visible landmark, a silent narrator of an era when Roebling was a powerhouse of American industry. Today, the local economy is more diversified, drawing from the surrounding region, yet the echoes of its industrial past lend a unique texture to the daily life, a sense of hard work and practical ingenuity that still resonates.

About This Roebling Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roebling, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.115944, -74.786273. 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 Roebling and Burlington County.

Detailed location data for Roebling includes the ZIP code (08554), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Burlington County (Mount Holly), and school district assignment (Florence 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 Roebling is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.