Fort Hancock New Jersey Map

About Fort Hancock, New Jersey

Fort Hancock is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 200. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Fort Hancock is located at 40.4640°N, 74.0026°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7732.

Fort Hancock sprawls across the easternmost tip of Sandy Hook, a sentinel of sand and sea where the Atlantic meets the Raritan Bay. It lies 7.7 miles north-east of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 51°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-west of Homecrest Brooklyn. The landscape here is a study in subtle contrasts: windswept dunes, their grasses bending in a perpetual, whispered conversation with the breeze, give way to the more ordered geometries of old military installations. Salt-laced air, thick with the scent of brine and distant pines, hangs heavy, especially in the hushed hours of late afternoon when the sun, a molten orb, begins its slow descent, casting long, melancholic shadows across the weathered concrete and the endless horizon. This is a place where the earth itself feels porous, yielding to the insistent caress of the tides, a constant reminder of nature's dominion over man's endeavors. The history of Fort Hancock is inextricably linked to the defense of New York Harbor, its formidable batteries once guarding the vital gateway. Established in the late 19th century, it served as a crucial military outpost for decades, its presence shaping the very character of this narrow strip of land. The economic pulse of Fort Hancock, though muted now in its military capacity, still resonates with the ebb and flow of tourism and the enduring allure of its expansive, public beaches. The iconic Sandy Hook Lighthouse, a steadfast beacon since 1764, stands as a silent witness to centuries of maritime passage and coastal change, an enduring landmark that whispers tales of vigilance and survival against the relentless forces of the sea.

About This Fort Hancock Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fort Hancock, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.463996, -74.002639. 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 Fort Hancock and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Fort Hancock includes the ZIP code (07732), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), 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 Fort Hancock is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.