The Hills New Jersey Map

About The Hills, New Jersey

The Hills is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,785. The population density is 1461.7 people per km². The Hills is located at 40.6562°N, 74.6200°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7921.

The Hills in Somerset County unfolds as a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where well-tended estates and mature woodlands share the horizon. It lies 2.6 miles west-south-west of Bernards, NJ (from Bernards, NJ: bearing 247°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north of Bridgewater. Broadleaf trees, their canopies a lush, verdant sweep in the summer light, give way to open meadows that catch the sun with a soft, buttery glow as the day wanes. The air here, especially after a passing shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and pine, a palpable freshness that seems to deepen the quietude of the place. The roads, curving with the land's natural contours, often reveal glimpses of stone walls, remnants of older boundaries, hinting at a history that has settled into the very soil. This region of The Hills carries a legacy that predates modern development, with echoes of its agricultural past still discernible in the scattered farmsteads and the broad, cleared fields. The local economy, while now diversified, retains a connection to the land, with vestiges of its former agrarian roots and an appreciation for open spaces shaping its character. Notably, the area has drawn residents who value both tranquility and proximity to larger centers, fostering a unique blend of bucolic charm and accessible convenience. The prevailing sense is one of established grace, a place where the passage of time feels marked not by hurried change, but by the enduring rhythm of the seasons.

About This The Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of The Hills, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.656174, -74.620037. 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 The Hills and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for The Hills includes the ZIP code (07920), telephone area code (908), county seat of Somerset County (Somerville), and school district assignment (Bernards Township 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 The Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.