Sussex New Jersey Map

About Sussex, New Jersey

Sussex is a locality in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,145. The population density is 1304.7 people per km². Sussex is located at 41.2098°N, 74.6077°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Sussex rests in a cradle of rolling hills, where the land rises and falls like a gentle breath, a landscape sculpted not by dramatic peaks but by a persistent, soft erosion that has smoothed the edges of time. It lies 13.3 miles west-south-west of Warwick, NY (from Warwick, NY: bearing 256°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west of Vernon. The air here, particularly on a late autumn afternoon, carries the crisp, clean scent of decaying leaves and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that clings to the rough bark of the mature oak and maple trees that line the byways and spill into the surrounding woodlands. These woods, a mosaic of greens and browns even as the seasons shift, offer a quiet solitude, their undergrowth a tangled tapestry of ferns and low-lying shrubs that rustle with unseen life. The sky above often stretches a pale, luminous blue, sometimes brushed with wisps of cloud that drift with an almost imperceptible slowness, mirroring the unhurried pace that seems to permeate the very soul of Sussex. The story of Sussex is one of hardy beginnings, its early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the bounty of the land, laying the foundation for a local economy that has long been tied to agriculture, with dairy farms and apple orchards dotting the verdant countryside. Remnants of this past can be seen in the weathered barns and stone walls that crisscross the fields, silent witnesses to generations of diligent labor. While the agricultural roots remain strong, a quiet diversification has taken hold, with small businesses and artisanal workshops adding a new layer to the economic fabric, their proprietors often carrying on traditions passed down through families. The annual county fair, a vibrant tradition that draws visitors from miles around, serves as a lively testament to the enduring community spirit of Sussex, a place where history is not a distant echo but a living, breathing presence.

About This Sussex Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Sussex includes the ZIP code (07461), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Sussex County (Newton), and school district assignment (High Point Regional 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 Sussex is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.