Shamong New Jersey Map

About Shamong, New Jersey

Shamong is a locality in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,200. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Shamong is located at 39.7890°N, 74.7378°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8019.

Shamong unfolds across a broad, rolling terrain where dense pine forests meet the meandering waters of the Mullica River. It lies 6.7 miles east of Jackson, NJ (from Jackson, NJ: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-east of Medford. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries the resinous scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a fragrance that clings to everything. Broadleaf trees, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets, punctuate the evergreen expanses, creating a mosaic of greens that shift with the changing light. The land breathes with a quiet resilience, its gentle slopes and sandy soils hinting at a long, slow shaping by natural forces. Roads wind like unspooling ribbons through this landscape, connecting scattered homes and farms that seem to exist in a peaceful accord with the surrounding wildness. The history of Shamong is deeply entwined with the natural bounty of its setting, with logging and agriculture forming the bedrock of its early economy. For generations, the Mullica River served as a vital artery, carrying timber downstream and facilitating trade. While the grand lumber operations of yesteryear have largely faded, a connection to the land persists, evident in the remaining farms and the reverence for its open spaces. Today, Shamong retains a character shaped by this rural heritage, a place where the pace of life is measured by the seasons and the quiet hum of cicadas on a summer evening. It’s a locality that holds its past without being beholden to it, a place that continues to draw its identity from the land and the water that define it.

About This Shamong Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Shamong, 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 Shamong and Burlington County.

Detailed location data for Shamong includes the ZIP code (08088), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Burlington County (Mount Holly), 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 Shamong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.