Union New Jersey Map

About Union, New Jersey

Union is a locality in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,229. The population density is 3375.0 people per km². Union is located at 40.6965°N, 74.2693°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 08809, 07087, 07083.

Union defines itself through a landscape of persistent, inland industry where the Spruce Run flows directly past the local terrain, carving a path through the earth that dictates the rhythm of the surrounding acreage. It lies 7.1 miles north of Hunterdon, NJ (from Hunterdon, NJ: bearing 356°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-southeast of Washington. The air here holds a heavy, settled quality, shifting as the light wanes over the distant Fox Hill Range, which anchors the horizon nine miles away. Beyond the immediate reach of the Spruce Run Reservoir, the ground rises into subtle, firm elevations that break the monotony of the plains. During the twilight hours, the atmosphere thickens with a cool, grounded stillness, casting long, sharp shadows across the fields that stretch toward the boundaries of Long Valley.

Union maintains a character forged by a history of industrious migration and the quiet persistence of its residents. The local economy thrives on a blend of service, commerce, and the enduring legacy of suburban development that characterizes this part of the state. Life here centers around the daily movement of people navigating the intersections of tradition and modern growth, often finding recreation in the Spruce Run Recreation Area, where the water provides a constant, quiet backdrop to the bustle of the day. The influence of past generations remains visible in the architecture and the deliberate layout of the streets, ensuring that the identity of Union is marked by a steady, pragmatic grace rather than the fleeting trends of the outside world.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.696539, -74.269291. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (08809, 07087, 07083), telephone area code (908, 201, 551), county seat of Hunterdon County (Flemington), and school district assignment (Union Township School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.