Woolwich New Jersey Map

About Woolwich, New Jersey

Woolwich is a locality in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 12,600. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Woolwich is located at 39.7382°N, 75.3254°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8085.

Woolwich unfolds as a landscape of quiet, fertile plains, where the Delaware River's influence is felt not in crashing surf, but in the broad, slow sweep of its tributaries and the rich, dark loam that carpets the fields. It lies 7.9 miles south-south-east of Chester, PA (from Chester, PA: bearing 168°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west of Jefferson. Here, the sky seems to stretch infinitely, a canvas for the ever-shifting moods of the mid-Atlantic climate, where humid summers give way to crisp, bright autumns. The land itself is a gentle undulation, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye towards distant tree lines and the occasional glint of water. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening crops, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land's enduring bounty. The story of Woolwich is one of agrarian roots and a steady, evolving economy. For generations, its character has been shaped by the cultivation of its rich soil, a tradition that continues to define its agricultural heart, with farms that have weathered changing times. The nearby waterways, though not grand in scale, have historically provided passage and sustenance, fostering a sense of connection to the broader region. While large industries have largely bypassed Woolwich, its local economy thrives on a more intimate scale, built around the businesses that serve its residents and the enduring agricultural enterprises that remain its backbone. This continuity lends Woolwich a distinctive, unhurried feel, a place where the rhythms of the seasons still hold a certain sway.

About This Woolwich Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Woolwich, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.738218, -75.325379. 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 Woolwich and Gloucester County.

Detailed location data for Woolwich includes the ZIP code (08085), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Gloucester County (Woodbury), 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 Woolwich is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.