Williamstown New Jersey Map

About Williamstown, New Jersey

Williamstown is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 14,705. The population density is 772.9 people per km². Williamstown is located at 39.6862°N, 74.9952°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Williamstown, a settlement woven into the gentle contours of Southern New Jersey, unfurls across a landscape where the sandy loam gives way to the subtle, humid breath of the nearby Pine Barrens. Here, the sky often hangs a soft, pearly grey, or, on clearer days, a boundless cerulean that seems to stretch endlessly over the low-lying fields and the scattered stands of oak and pine. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the faint, sweet scent of damp earth and burgeoning green, a testament to the fertile ground that has long sustained its inhabitants. The roads, often lined with mature trees that cast dappled shadows in the afternoon sun, wind past a patchwork of residential streets and open spaces, hinting at a past where agriculture was the dominant rhythm. This corner of Gloucester County, once a vital artery for agricultural produce and later for manufacturing, still echoes with the industry that shaped it. The historical roots of Williamstown are entwined with the very land, a place where farming, particularly the cultivation of peaches and cranberries, once defined the local economy. Though the agricultural fields have, in many places, yielded to suburban development, the spirit of that connection to the earth persists in the enduring charm of its older homes and the quiet hum of its present-day businesses. The proximity to larger metropolitan areas has brought new life and a steady flow of residents, yet Williamstown retains a distinctive character, a quiet resilience that speaks of generations who have called this fertile ground home.

About This Williamstown Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Williamstown includes the ZIP code (08094), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), and school district assignment (Monroe 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 Williamstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.