Keansburg New Jersey Map

About Keansburg, New Jersey

Keansburg is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,719. The population density is 3503.1 people per km². Keansburg is located at 40.4418°N, 74.1299°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Keansburg breathes the salty air of the Raritan Bay, a low-lying stretch of land where the freshwater rivers of the mainland meet the tidal embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 3.4 miles north-north-west of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 348°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Staten Island. Its shores are a mosaic of weathered pilings, the skeletal remains of piers that once thronged with summer visitors, and stretches of sand that whisper of past tides. The light here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, casts a hazy, almost pearlescent glow over the water, softening the edges of the modest homes and the utilitarian structures that line the waterfront. The air carries a constant, subtle hum—the distant thrum of boats, the cry of gulls, and the murmur of a community that knows the rhythm of the tides intimately. The history of Keansburg is deeply intertwined with its proximity to the water, a place where fishing fleets once brought their daily bounty and where seaside amusement parks drew crowds seeking simple pleasures. For generations, this has been a working waterfront, its economy shaped by the bounty of the bay and the steady stream of visitors drawn to its shores. Though the grand boardwalks of yesteryear may have faded, the spirit of resilience and a connection to the sea remain, evident in the independent spirit of its residents and the enduring appeal of its accessible, unpretentious waterfront. The remnants of its past as a popular resort town still linger, a quiet testament to a time when Keansburg was a vibrant destination for those seeking the cool kiss of ocean breezes.

About This Keansburg Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Keansburg, 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 Keansburg and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Keansburg includes the ZIP code (07734), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Keansburg 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 Keansburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.