Waterford New Jersey Map

About Waterford, New Jersey

Waterford is a locality in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,700. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Waterford is located at 39.7648°N, 74.8909°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8004.

Waterford rests on land that breathes the humid, fertile air of Southern New Jersey, a place where the pine barrens begin to yield to the gentle slopes and meandering creeks that speak of a landscape shaped by water and time. It lies 1.7 miles west-south-west of Jackson, NJ (from Jackson, NJ: bearing 242°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east of Washington Gloucester County. The terrain, a subtle tapestry of sandy soils and low-lying wetlands, supports a rich mosaic of forests and open fields, where the sunlight, especially as it slants through the pines in the late afternoon, casts long, shifting shadows that give the land a quiet, almost introspective character. Here, the air itself seems to carry the faint scent of pine needles and damp earth, a constant reminder of the natural world that presses in on the edges of human habitation. The history of Waterford is interwoven with the development of the wider region, its economy once deeply rooted in the resources of the surrounding pine barrens and the fertile ground. Early industries, perhaps involving timber or agriculture, would have shaped the lives of its inhabitants, fostering a sense of self-reliance and close connection to the land. Though the specific industries may have evolved, a spirit of practical enterprise likely persists, visible in the steady pace of everyday life and the way the community engages with its surroundings. The waterways that thread through Waterford, though perhaps not grand rivers, have always played a vital role, offering pathways for travel and sustenance, and continuing to be a source of quiet beauty.

About This Waterford Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Waterford includes the ZIP code (08004), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Camden County (Camden), and school district assignment. 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 Waterford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.