Roxbury New Jersey Map

About Roxbury, New Jersey

Roxbury is a locality in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,700. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Roxbury is located at 40.8731°N, 74.6466°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7876.

Roxbury unfolds across rolling terrain, a landscape shaped by ancient glacial activity and the persistent flow of its waterways. It lies 3.1 miles west-north-west of Randolph, NJ (from Randolph, NJ: bearing 286°T), and is situated 4.8 miles east-north-east of Mount Olive. The land here is a mosaic of mature woodlands, where oak and maple trees stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a tender, bruised hue at day's end. Fields, some actively cultivated and others returning to a wilder state, punctuate the forested expanses, their grasses catching the breeze and whispering secrets of the seasons. The air carries the scent of damp earth after a spring rain, a clean, elemental fragrance that speaks of the region’s verdant heart. Ditches and smaller streams, tributaries to larger rivers, vein the countryside, their banks often softened by ferns and the hardy growth of riparian plants, adding a subtle, murmuring rhythm to the otherwise quietude. The history of Roxbury is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Morris County, a legacy still visible in the enduring farmsteads and the patchwork of fields that recall generations of cultivation. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of self-sufficiency, established a community that has since broadened its economic base, embracing commerce and innovation without entirely shedding its agrarian roots. The presence of historical markers hints at the passage of significant events, though the most profound stories are often held in the weathered stone of old barns and the quiet dignity of weathered church steeples. Today, Roxbury’s economy is a blend of local businesses, professional services, and a growing residential population that finds solace in its accessible yet distinctively rural character. The Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, a significant natural preserve nearby, further anchors Roxbury’s identity, offering a sanctuary for wildlife and a place for quiet contemplation amidst the natural world.

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Detailed location data for Roxbury includes the ZIP code (07852), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Morris County (Morristown), and school district assignment. 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 Roxbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.