Belford New Jersey Map

About Belford, New Jersey

Belford is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,636. The population density is 625.2 people per km². Belford is located at 40.4259°N, 74.0868°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Belford lies at the edge of the Raritan Bay, a place where the land slopes gently towards the water, its character shaped by the constant embrace of the tides. It lies 2.7 miles north-east of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 36°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-north-west of Long Branch. The air here often carries a briny tang, a whisper of the ocean that lies beyond the bay's wide mouth, and the light can be particularly soft in the late afternoon, turning the weathered clapboard houses and the sturdy fishing boats moored in the harbor into hues of muted gold and rose. Marsh grasses, tall and resilient, fringe the western reaches, their feathery plumes swaying in the breeze, a subtle, perpetual dance against the backdrop of the water, which itself shifts from slate grey to shimmering blue depending on the mood of the sky. The streets of Belford are not grand avenues but rather intimate lanes, some paved, some still bearing the faint imprint of the sandy soil that underlies it all, leading inevitably to views of the water or the small, working docks. The history of Belford is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the bay, its economy long anchored by the fishing industry that still pulses through its veins, though in a more subdued, modern fashion than in generations past. From the days of oyster dredging and commercial fishing fleets, a heritage of hard work and a deep understanding of the water has been passed down, a quiet pride evident in the well-maintained vessels and the friendly nods exchanged on the docks. This maritime legacy is the bedrock upon which Belford was built, a testament to the resilience of a community that has always looked to the water for its livelihood and its spirit. While the larger industries may have shifted and the clamor of distant cities can be felt on the wind, the essential rhythm of life in Belford remains tied to the ebb and flow of the bay, a constant reminder of its enduring connection to the natural world.

About This Belford Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Belford, 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 Belford and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Belford includes the ZIP code (07718), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Middletown 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 Belford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.