Harvey Cedars New Jersey Map

About Harvey Cedars, New Jersey

Harvey Cedars is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 487. The population density is 328.9 people per km². Harvey Cedars is located at 39.7062°N, 74.1340°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Harvey Cedars offers a slender ribbon of land, a place where the Atlantic's restless energy meets the quietude of Barnegat Bay. It lies 6.1 miles east of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 95°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-east of Barnegat. The air here carries the saline tang of the ocean, a constant whisper against the dune grasses that grip the shifting sands. Low-slung homes, painted in hues of seafoam green and weathered grey, huddle between the two great bodies of water, their rooftops a scattered constellation against the vast, often luminous sky. The narrow streets, lined with mature cedar trees that lend their name to the locale, feel intimately scaled, encouraging a slower pace, a mindful meandering. Even on a bright summer day, there’s a stillness to be found, a hushed deference to the elements that shape this coastal domain. The history of Harvey Cedars is one of humble beginnings, a place that drew fishermen and summer visitors seeking respite from the inland heat. Its economy, once largely sustained by the bounty of the sea and a burgeoning tourism trade, now thrives on a blend of seasonal visitors and year-round residents who appreciate the unique character of this barrier island community. The iconic cedar trees, survivors of countless storms, stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time and the enduring spirit of Harvey Cedars, a testament to nature's resilience and the simple beauty of coastal life.

About This Harvey Cedars Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harvey Cedars, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.706231, -74.134025. 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 Harvey Cedars and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Harvey Cedars includes the ZIP code (08008), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Long Beach Island 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 Harvey Cedars is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.