South Harrison New Jersey Map

About South Harrison, New Jersey

South Harrison is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 55.0 people per km². South Harrison is located at 39.7032°N, 75.2663°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8062.

South Harrison unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the rich, dark soil yields to the persistent cultivation of the land. It lies 8.4 miles west of Gloucester, NJ (from Gloucester, NJ: bearing 267°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Glassboro. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening crops, a subtle perfume mingling with the damp earth after a passing shower. Fields of corn, their stalks standing sentinel in ordered rows, stretch towards the horizon, interspersed with patches of woodland where ancient oaks and maples cast long, dappled shadows in the late afternoon sun. The occasional weathered barn, its paint peeling like sun-scorched skin, stands as a quiet testament to generations of labor, its silhouette softened by the soft, forgiving light of the Delaware Valley. The history of South Harrison is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of Gloucester County, a place where farms have been passed down through families for centuries, each holding a story of resilience and connection to the land. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong agrarian foundation, with produce from its fertile fields finding its way to markets both near and far. The quiet character of South Harrison, its pace dictated by the seasons rather than the clock, fosters a sense of enduring community, a place where neighborly greetings are as common as the rustle of leaves in the autumn wind. The proximity to larger urban centers offers convenience without sacrificing the tranquility that defines this particular corner of the Garden State.

About This South Harrison Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Harrison, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.703226, -75.266308. 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 South Harrison and Gloucester County.

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