South Orange New Jersey Map

About South Orange, New Jersey

South Orange is a locality in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 16,600. The population density is 3200.0 people per km². South Orange is located at 40.7490°N, 74.2613°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7079.

South Orange unfolds as a verdant embrace, its character etched into the rolling hills that gently slope towards the Passaic River. It lies 1.8 miles north-west of Irvington, NJ (from Irvington, NJ: bearing 310°T), and is situated 3.2 miles south of Essex. Mature trees, their branches interlaced like ancient fingers, cast dappled shadows across wide, tree-lined avenues, where the architecture speaks of a bygone era of comfortable prosperity. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and blooming hydrangeas, a subtle perfume that clings to the very stones of the older homes. The land itself, a tapestry of manicured lawns and wilder, wooded patches, hums with a quiet, almost drowsy energy, a stark contrast to the urban sprawl that lies just beyond its borders. This village, a vibrant hub within Essex County, carries the echoes of its past as a stop on the Morris Canal, a waterway that once pulsed with the lifeblood of commerce. Today, its economy is a mosaic of independent shops lining its bustling main street, a testament to a community that values local enterprise. The presence of Seton Hall University lends a youthful vibrancy, its students weaving through the streets, adding a dynamic layer to the established rhythm of life. South Orange is a place where history whispers from the grand Victorian homes and the stoic facades of its public buildings, a place that has gracefully adapted its industrial roots into a thriving center of culture and commerce, retaining a distinctive charm that feels both timeless and deeply of its moment.

About This South Orange Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Orange, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.74899, -74.261258. 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 Orange and Essex County.

Detailed location data for South Orange includes the ZIP code (07079), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Essex County (Newark), 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 Orange is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.