Barnegat New Jersey Map

About Barnegat, New Jersey

Barnegat is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 22,700. The population density is 620.0 people per km². Barnegat is located at 39.7532°N, 74.2229°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8005.

Barnegat, a place where the salt-laced air carries the scent of marsh grasses and the distant cry of gulls, unfolds along the northern reaches of a long, slender peninsula. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 27°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-south-east of Lacey. The landscape here is a study in subtle shifts, from the low-slung dunes that guard the Atlantic edge to the sprawling wetlands that cradle the Barnegat Bay. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, paints the shallow waters with a shimmering, opalescent sheen, revealing the intricate patterns of submerged seagrass and the fleeting shadows of wading birds. The very ground seems to breathe with the tides, a constant, quiet negotiation between land and sea, where the sturdy, salt-tolerant scrub pine holds fast against the prevailing winds. The history of Barnegat is deeply entwined with the bounty of the ocean and the strategic importance of its waterways. For centuries, this locale served as a vital passage, a gateway to the bays and inlets teeming with marine life, attracting fishermen and oystermen whose livelihoods were etched into the very grain of the community. The legacy of these early settlers is still palpable in the weathered clapboard of older homes and the enduring traditions of maritime pursuits, though the economy has diversified over time. Today, Barnegat's character is shaped by its proximity to the vast expanse of the bay, a playground for boaters and anglers, and by its role as a gateway to broader coastal attractions, all while retaining a grounded, unassuming presence that feels as ancient as the shifting sands.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Barnegat, 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 and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Barnegat includes the ZIP code (08005), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Barnegat Township 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.