Allenhurst New Jersey Map

About Allenhurst, New Jersey

Allenhurst is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 376. The population density is 840.9 people per km². Allenhurst is located at 40.2362°N, 74.0007°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Allenhurst rises from the Atlantic coastline with a gentle deference to the sea. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Ocean, NJ (from Ocean, NJ: bearing 118°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east-south-east of Monmouth. The land here is a low-slung, sandy loam, often softened by the salty air that carries the distant cry of gulls. Oak and pine trees, their branches sculpted by prevailing winds, offer a verdant contrast to the pale sand and the shimmer of sunlight on manicured lawns. The architecture, a mix of Victorian elegance and more modern, airy beach houses, speaks to a long tradition of summering and permanent residence, where the rhythm of the tides often dictates the pace of life. This enclave of Monmouth County, Allenhurst, has long drawn its character from the very waters that lap its shores. Once a popular resort destination, its history is etched in the memory of grand hotels and the laughter of generations who flocked here for seaside respite. The local economy, while now more diverse, still retains a palpable connection to its past as a destination, with a vibrant local business district serving both its year-round inhabitants and seasonal visitors. The distinctive red-tiled roofs of some of its older buildings, catching the late afternoon sun, offer a quiet testament to the enduring appeal of this shorefront jewel.

About This Allenhurst Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Allenhurst, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.236224, -74.000693. 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 Allenhurst and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Allenhurst includes the ZIP code (07711), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Allenhurst Borough 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 Allenhurst is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.