Atlantic New Jersey Map

About Atlantic, New Jersey

Atlantic is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,000. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Atlantic is located at 39.5333°N, 74.6869°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8401.

Atlantic sprawls, a landscape etched by the slow, deliberate hand of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies 11.8 miles north-west of Egg Harbor, NJ (from Egg Harbor, NJ: bearing 325°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-east of Hammonton. Low-lying terrain, a mosaic of marsh grasses and sandy soil, gives way to pine forests that whisper secrets on the salty breeze. The air here carries a distinct tang, a blend of brine and pine needles, a scent that permeates the very rhythm of life. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts long, warm shadows, dappling the coastal plain with a golden hue that seems to linger, reluctant to yield to twilight. This is a place where the horizon feels vast, a promise of endless water meeting an ever-changing sky. Atlantic’s story is one of resilience and adaptation, shaped by the ebb and flow of its maritime heritage. Once a hub for oyster dredging and fishing, its economy has since diversified, leaning into the vibrant energy of tourism and entertainment that draws visitors to its famed boardwalks and casinos. The echoes of its past can still be heard in the weathered clapboard houses and the enduring spirit of its people, who know the moods of the sea intimately. This is a locality where history isn't confined to museums but lives in the salty air and the practical, unpretentious character of its inhabitants.

About This Atlantic Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Atlantic, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.533338, -74.686881. 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 Atlantic and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Atlantic includes the ZIP code (08330), telephone area code (609, 640, 856), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), 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 Atlantic is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.