Barnegat Light New Jersey Map

About Barnegat Light, New Jersey

Barnegat Light is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 500. The population density is 219.8 people per km². Barnegat Light is located at 39.7576°N, 74.1062°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 75762.

Barnegat Light stands as a sentinel at the southern tip of Long Beach Island, a place where the Atlantic Ocean breathes onto the land in a constant, whispering rhythm. It lies 8.1 miles east-north-east of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east of Barnegat. The air here carries the briny tang of salt and the faint, sweet scent of dune grass, a perfume woven into the very fabric of the landscape. Low-slung cottages, painted in sun-bleached pastels, huddle together against the prevailing winds, their weathered clapboard telling tales of countless storms weathered and summers embraced. Broad, sandy beaches stretch out like worn ribbons, interrupted by the skeletal remains of driftwood, bleached bone-white by sun and sea. The sky above, often a vast expanse of cerulean, can shift in an instant to a brooding grey, mirroring the ever-present power of the ocean. The history of Barnegat Light is inextricably linked to the sea and the guiding light that once shone from its iconic tower. For generations, this narrow strip of sand was a vital point for mariners navigating the treacherous waters of the coast, its economic lifeblood flowing from fishing fleets and the steady commerce that depended on safe passage. The lighthouse itself, a stoic guardian, has witnessed the evolution of maritime technology and the changing fortunes of the communities it served. Today, while the fishing boats still bob in the harbor, a different kind of energy pulses through Barnegat Light, a blend of its maritime heritage and the vibrant hum of summer tourism, the scent of fried clams and sunscreen mingling with the timeless aroma of the sea.

About This Barnegat Light Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Barnegat Light, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Barnegat Light and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Barnegat Light includes the ZIP code (08006), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Long Beach Island 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 Barnegat Light is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.