Swedesboro New Jersey Map

About Swedesboro, New Jersey

Swedesboro is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,733. The population density is 1436.2 people per km². Swedesboro is located at 39.7476°N, 75.3105°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Swedesboro, a place where the flatlands of South Jersey begin to hint at the subtle rise towards the Delaware River, unfolds with a quiet dignity. It lies 7.4 miles south-south-east of Chester, PA (from Chester, PA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Jefferson. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of worked earth and ripening corn, a testament to the agricultural heart that still beats beneath the surface. Wide fields, stitched with hedgerows, stretch out under a sky that often seems to possess an unusual clarity, the light catching the broad leaves of oak and maple that line the older streets. The terrain is a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, the kind that suggests a long, slow shaping by water and wind, offering no dramatic vistas but a comforting, settled prospect. The houses, a mixture of sturdy Victorian brick and more modern, practical dwellings, seem to settle into their lots with a sense of permanence. This locality traces its roots back to Swedish settlers who arrived in the 17th century, drawn by the promise of fertile land and religious freedom, a history that echoes in the very name Swedesboro and the enduring presence of Trinity Episcopal Church, a landmark of enduring grace. The economy, though diversifying, still retains a strong connection to agriculture, with farms producing a bounty of vegetables and fruits that find their way to markets near and far. The nearby roads, often lined with the goldenrod and Queen Anne's lace of early autumn, serve as arteries carrying the region's produce and connecting Swedesboro to the larger economic currents of the Delaware Valley. The pace of life here is unhurried, a deliberate counterpoint to the clamor of more distant urban centers, fostering a sense of community that feels both robust and deeply ingrained.

About This Swedesboro Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Swedesboro includes the ZIP code (08085), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), and school district assignment (Kingsway 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 Swedesboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.