Keyport New Jersey Map

About Keyport, New Jersey

Keyport is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,171. The population density is 2001.2 people per km². Keyport is located at 40.4332°N, 74.1996°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Keyport unfolds along the Raritan Bay, a waterfront community where the land slopes gently toward the embrace of the water. It lies 5.1 miles west-north-west of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 302°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of Woodbridge. Salt marsh grasses, a vibrant green in the summer months, fringe the edges of its shores, whispering secrets to the incoming tide. The air here carries a distinct tang of brine and distant industry, a scent that settles into the very bones of the place, mingling with the sweet perfume of blooming honeysuckle that climbs over weathered fences. Older homes, with their broad porches and stoic clapboard siding, seem to lean in toward each other, sharing stories of generations that have watched the bay's ever-shifting moods, from glassy calm to tempestuous roil. The rhythm of Keyport is often dictated by the gentle lapping of waves against its docks, a constant, soothing murmur that underlies the daily hum of its streets. This stretch of New Jersey coastline has a long memory, its founding intertwined with the maritime spirit that has always defined its character. Once a bustling hub for oystering and fishing, Keyport's economy still carries echoes of those days, though now it's a blend of small businesses catering to locals and visitors drawn to its bayside charm. The former naval air station left its mark, a ghostly presence on the landscape, hinting at a history of strategic importance and wartime vigilance. Today, the focus has shifted to a more tranquil existence, with marinas dotted along the waterfront, their masts a delicate lacework against the sky, and local eateries serving up the freshest catches from the bay. The town’s distinctive waterfront park offers a place for quiet contemplation, a vantage point from which to watch the ferries ply their routes across the bay, a constant, living thread connecting Keyport to the wider world.

About This Keyport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Keyport, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.433163, -74.199588. 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 Keyport and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Keyport includes the ZIP code (07735), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Keyport 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 Keyport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.