Winfield New Jersey Map

About Winfield, New Jersey

Winfield is a locality in Union County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,500. The population density is 5500.0 people per km². Winfield is located at 40.6426°N, 74.2854°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7036.

Winfield unfolds as a quiet corner of Union County, its character shaped by a gentle, rolling terrain that hints at the broader Atlantic Coastal Plain. It lies 1.2 miles south of Union County, NJ (from Union County, NJ: bearing 173°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-north-west of Staten Island. Here, the land rises and falls with a soft, almost imperceptible grace, supporting mature trees that cast dappled shadows on the sidewalks and lawns. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a humid warmth, a subtle promise of approaching summer rains, and the distant hum of traffic from the larger arteries that define its edges serves as a constant, low-frequency reminder of its proximity to bustling centers. The residential streets are a mosaic of architectural styles, from sturdy colonials to more modern interpretations, each with its own small garden or meticulously tended shrubbery, contributing to a sense of settled domesticity. The history of Winfield is intertwined with the development of the region, its early days marked by agricultural pursuits before evolving into a residential suburb. The local economy, while no longer dominated by farming, still retains a connection to the land through its well-maintained parks and the enduring appeal of its green spaces. One can sense the layers of time in the older homes, their foundations laid when the area was far less populated. While not a place of grand historical monuments, Winfield possesses a quiet distinctiveness, a place where the rhythm of everyday life is punctuated by the seasonal changes and the simple, enduring beauty of its suburban landscape.

About This Winfield Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Winfield, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.642603, -74.285425. 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 Winfield and Union County.

Detailed location data for Winfield includes the ZIP code (07016), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Union County (Elizabeth), 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 Winfield is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.