Interlaken New Jersey Map

About Interlaken, New Jersey

Interlaken is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 939. The population density is 1491.3 people per km². Interlaken is located at 40.2334°N, 74.0157°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Interlaken rests in a gentle, almost imperceptible swell of land, a quiet eddy in the broader currents of Monmouth County. It lies 1.8 miles north-north-east of Neptune, NJ (from Neptune, NJ: bearing 20°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east-south-east of Monmouth. The air here carries the faint, salty tang of the Atlantic, a whisper that arrives on breezes rustling through mature oaks and maples lining well-tended streets. Lawns unfurl in soft, verdant carpets, occasionally punctuated by the sturdy, enduring presence of older homes, their porches inviting repose. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool and linger, casting long, softened shadows that lend a painterly quality to the quiet thoroughfares. The terrain itself is a study in understated topography, a landscape that has yielded patiently to human habitation rather than demanding dramatic alteration. The history of Interlaken is one of quiet growth, a development that unfolded with the ebb and flow of the region's fortunes. Once part of the larger agricultural expanse, its character began to shift with the burgeoning appeal of the Jersey Shore, becoming a desirable residential enclave for those drawn to the proximity of the ocean yet seeking a more tranquil setting. The local economy, while not defined by a single dominant industry, benefits from its strategic position, offering a peaceful home base for commuters to larger employment centers and drawing residents who appreciate its established neighborhoods and the subtle beauty of its tree-lined avenues. There are no grand monuments or bustling commercial hubs to announce its presence, but rather a pervasive sense of community, a lived-in quality that speaks of generations finding their rhythm in this particular corner of the county.

About This Interlaken Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Interlaken, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.233446, -74.015693. 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 Interlaken and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Interlaken includes the ZIP code (07712), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Interlaken Borough 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 Interlaken is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.