Stratford New Jersey Map

About Stratford, New Jersey

Stratford is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,018. The population density is 1712.4 people per km². Stratford is located at 39.8268°N, 75.0154°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Stratford unfolds as a quiet suburban exhale, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath under the broad, often humid skies of southern New Jersey. It lies 4.9 miles north-north-east of Washington Gloucester County, NJ (from Washington Gloucester County, NJ: bearing 20°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-east of Gloucester. The terrain here is a gentle, almost imperceptible rolling towards the Delaware River, a subtle swell in the otherwise flat coastal plain. Mature oaks and maples, their branches heavy with summer's green, cast dappled shade over well-kept lawns, and the air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and fertile soil. The streets, a network of quiet avenues and cul-de-sacs, are designed for a slower pace, a place where children still ride bicycles unchecked and the evening air fills with the distant hum of lawnmowers and the chirping symphony of unseen insects. Originally a part of the larger agricultural expanse of Camden County, Stratford's character was shaped by the early settlers who cleared the land for farms and orchards, a legacy still hinted at in the occasional venerable apple tree clinging to a forgotten property line. Its development accelerated in the post-war era, transforming it into a bedroom community for those seeking respite from the more bustling urban centers nearby, and the local economy today reflects this suburban rhythm, with small businesses catering to daily needs and a workforce largely commuting to surrounding cities. A defining feature of Stratford is its proximity to the Cooper River, its slow, dark waters reflecting the sky and offering a quiet counterpoint to the man-made order of the streets, a natural element that has always been present, a silent witness to the town's unfolding story.

About This Stratford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Stratford, 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 Stratford and Camden County.

Detailed location data for Stratford includes the ZIP code (08084), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Camden County (Camden), and school district assignment (Sterling High School 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 Stratford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.