Hazlet New Jersey Map

About Hazlet, New Jersey

Hazlet is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 21,000. The population density is 2200.0 people per km². Hazlet is located at 40.4157°N, 74.1910°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7730.

Hazlet unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes that eventually yield to the broader embrace of Raritan Bay. It lies 4.2 miles west-north-west of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 291°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east of Old Bridge. The air here carries a subtle salinity, a constant whisper from the nearby waters, which softens the sharp edges of suburban life. Mature trees, their branches reaching like outstretched fingers, punctuate the residential streets, casting dappled shadows on manicured lawns and providing a verdant counterpoint to the ordered rows of homes. The terrain, neither dramatically rugged nor entirely flat, offers a comfortable familiarity, a sense of groundedness that permeates the very feel of the place. Even on a bright afternoon, there's a certain mellow quality to the light, a diffused warmth that seems to seep into the very brick and siding of the houses. Historically, Hazlet's development was intrinsically tied to its proximity to New York City and the burgeoning industrial centers of northern New Jersey. Its roots trace back to agricultural land, a past that occasionally surfaces in the occasional older farmhouse or the memory of former orchards. Today, the local economy is largely a reflection of its commuter town status, with many residents traveling to work in the greater metropolitan area, yet a distinct local character persists. The waterfront, though not dominated by bustling docks, offers a tranquil escape, a place to watch the ferries ply their trade and the sun dip below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. This quiet hum of daily life, punctuated by the distant sound of traffic and the closer chirping of birds, defines Hazlet’s particular rhythm.

About This Hazlet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hazlet, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.415664, -74.190977. 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 Hazlet and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Hazlet includes the ZIP code (07730), 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 Hazlet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.