Brick New Jersey Map

About Brick, New Jersey

Brick is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 75,500. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Brick is located at 40.0607°N, 74.1406°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8723.

Brick, a sprawling expanse of shoreline and pine-studded terrain, unfolds along the edge of the Barnegat Bay. It lies 4.8 miles east-south-east of Lakewood, NJ (from Lakewood, NJ: bearing 122°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-north-east of Toms River. The land here is a gentle undulation, a subtle rise and fall that speaks of its glacial origins, now softened by the persistent kiss of salt air. Wide, straight avenues, lined with modest homes and mature oak trees, give way to the shimmering, marshy edges of the bay, where egrets stand sentinel in the shallows and the scent of brine mingles with the sweet, earthy perfume of coastal scrub. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a pale gold across the weathered shingles and manicured lawns, imbuing the everyday with a quiet, almost luminous grace. The history of Brick is deeply entwined with the waterways it commands, the Barnegat Bay serving as both highway and larder for generations. Once a landscape dotted with cranberry bogs and small farms, its economy has transformed, its identity now inextricably linked to the allure of its bayside living and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean's vibrant beaches. The legacy of its maritime past lingers in the names of its creeks and inlets, and the modern pulse of Brick beats with the rhythm of families seeking summer respite and year-round comfort in this coastal haven. It’s a place where the whisper of the wind through the pines carries echoes of its quiet beginnings, a testament to the enduring appeal of its unique geography.

About This Brick Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Brick includes the ZIP code (08723), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), 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 Brick is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.