Pitman, New Jersey

About Pitman

Pitman is a close-knit town in southwestern New Jersey, home to 8,943 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Pitman holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 2.22 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,028 residents per square mile.

📰 Pitman News Today

• Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents "The Bodyguard, The Musical" NewJerseyStage.com · Aug 17
• 10 Best Places To Call Home In New Jersey In 2026 worldatlas.com · Aug 17
• Pitman, NJ Current Weather The Weather Network · Aug 15
• Margaretta Madeyski Obituary (2026) - Pitman, NJ - The Valley News Dispatch Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Herbert B. Vail Obituary | Kelley Funeral Home | Pitman, NJ Tribute Archive · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pitman Unique

• The only place in America named Pitman — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,943.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pitman

• Dia de los Burritos — mexican
• Friendly's — american
• Gino's Pizzeria — pizza
• Italian Affair Restaurant — italian
• Mama Marie's Italian Market — sandwich
• Mannino's Cucina — italian
• Martini's on Broadway
• Pancheros Mexican Grill — mexican
• Peking Buffet — chinese
• Pizzeria Manninos — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pitman

• Alcyon Park reviews ★
• Ballard Park reviews ★
• Bethel Mill Park reviews ★
• Betty Park reviews ★
• Brown & Harmon Fields reviews ★
• Cedar Park reviews ★
• Dollarton Park reviews ★
• Epworth Park reviews ★
• Glen Lake Park reviews ★
• James G. Atkinson Memorial Park reviews ★
• Looney Park reviews ★
• Summit Field reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Pitman

• Elwood Kindle Elementary School
• Memorial Elementary School
• Pitman Elementary School
• Pitman Jr./Sr. High School
• Pitman Middle School
• W.C.K. Walls Elementary

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Pitman

🏘️ Nearby Communities