Jamesburg, New Jersey

About Jamesburg

Set in the central part of New Jersey, Jamesburg is a close-knit town, home to 5,869 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Jamesburg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.88 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,669 residents per square mile.

📰 Jamesburg News Today

• Victims of fatal N.J. house fire were husband and wife, community says NJ.com · Aug 12
• Jamesburg house fire leaves 2 dead newjersey.news12.com · Aug 9
• Jamesburg fire kills couple, leaves daughter facing unimaginable loss New Jersey 101.5 · Aug 10
• Victim identified after deadly Jamesburg house fire kills 2 Central New Jersey News · Aug 10
• 2 Dead, 3 Hospitalized In Middlesex Co. House Fire Patch · Aug 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Jamesburg Unique

• The only place in America named Jamesburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,869.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Jamesburg

• Ciro's Ristorante Italiano — italian
• Dani’s Burger — venezuelan
• JamesBrew — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Thompson Park Zoo · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Jamesburg

• Academy Learning Center
• Barclay Brook School
• Brookside Elementary School
• Grace M. Breckwedel Middle School
• John F. Kennedy Elementary School
• NEW JERSEY TRAINING SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Jamesburg

🏘️ Nearby Communities