Dennis New Jersey Map

About Dennis, New Jersey

Dennis is a locality in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,200. The population density is 75.0 people per km². Dennis is located at 39.1508°N, 74.7632°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8214.

Dennis unfolds across a landscape where the salty breath of the Atlantic whispers through pine forests and marsh grasses. It lies 17.9 miles south-south-east of Cumberland, NJ (from Cumberland, NJ: bearing 148°T), and is situated 5.3 miles north-east of Middle. Its terrain, a gentle inclination towards the sea, is etched with the sinuous paths of tidal creeks, their dark waters reflecting the immense, ever-shifting canvas of the sky. The air here carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of pine resin and the briny tang of the ocean, especially potent in the twilight hours when the sun bleeds gold and rose across the horizon. The very character of Dennis seems to be shaped by this interplay of land and sea, a quiet resilience in the face of wind and tide, where the vibrant green of summer foliage gives way to the muted earth tones of autumn. The history of Dennis is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the fertility of its soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant seafood and fertile farmland, established a community that thrived on the rhythms of the seasons and the ebb and flow of the tides. For generations, clamming and oystering were the lifeblood of the local economy, a tradition that still echoes in the quiet wharves and the weathered faces of those who know the secrets of the bay. Beyond its maritime heritage, Dennis also boasts a significant agricultural past, with acres of fertile land once dedicated to crops that fed the growing nation, a legacy hinted at in the scattered remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring appreciation for locally grown produce. The quiet pace of life in Dennis, though touched by the modern world, still retains a sense of its origins, a gentle reminder of a time when sustenance was directly drawn from the earth and the sea.

About This Dennis Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Dennis, 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 Dennis and Cape May County.

Detailed location data for Dennis includes the ZIP code (08210), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Cape May County (Middle Township), 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 Dennis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.