West Windsor New Jersey Map

About West Windsor, New Jersey

West Windsor is a locality in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 29,800. The population density is 580.0 people per km². West Windsor is located at 40.3313°N, 74.6382°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8550.

West Windsor unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle hills and broad, verdant fields, a place where the sky often seems to stretch endlessly above the cultivated land. It lies 1.6 miles south-east of Princeton, NJ (from Princeton, NJ: bearing 138°T), and is situated 9.6 miles north-east of Trenton. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain crispness, a promise of changing seasons that whispers through the stands of mature oak and maple trees lining the quiet country roads. Streams, like Millstone Creek, meander through the terrain, their banks often softened by a rich, dark earth that hints at centuries of agricultural life. The character of West Windsor is one of understated beauty, a quiet dignity found in the way the sunlight catches the dew on a morning lawn or the muted tones of a distant barn against a pale blue sky. The history of West Windsor is deeply entwined with the fertile land it occupies, a narrative of farms and homesteads established long before the advent of modern highways. For generations, its economy was rooted in agriculture, with produce from its rich soil finding its way to burgeoning markets. Today, while still embracing its agricultural heritage, West Windsor has evolved, becoming a vibrant hub for higher education with the presence of Princeton University just beyond its borders, influencing its cultural fabric and economic dynamism. Notable landmarks, like the historic Old Barracks Museum in nearby Trenton, serve as a constant reminder of the region's pivotal role in the nation's founding, a historical echo that resonates even in this modern, thriving community. The subtle hum of suburban life blends with the enduring sense of open space, creating a unique rhythm that defines West Windsor.

About This West Windsor Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of West Windsor, 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 West Windsor and Mercer County.

Detailed location data for West Windsor includes the ZIP code (08540), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Mercer County (Trenton), 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 West Windsor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.