Lacey New Jersey Map

About Lacey, New Jersey

Lacey is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 30,000. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Lacey is located at 39.8726°N, 74.2951°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8731.

Lacey, Ocean County, unfurls a landscape of subtle contrasts, where the pine barrens meet the coast. It lies 6.5 miles south of Ocean County, NJ (from Ocean County, NJ: bearing 172°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-west of Toms River. The terrain here is generally flat, a low-lying expanse that hints at the proximity of the Atlantic, though the ocean itself is a distant murmur rather than a constant roar. Dominating the scenery are the scrub pines and oaks, their branches a dense, resilient carpet that softens the edges of human habitation. The air carries a perpetual scent of salt and pine needles, a distinctive perfume that clings to everything, especially on those humid summer afternoons when the heat seems to press down with a tangible weight. Along the many creeks and tidal marshes that thread through Lacey, egrets and herons stand sentinel, their white forms stark against the muted greens and browns of the wetlands. The history of Lacey is a narrative interwoven with the natural resources that define it. Early settlers, drawn by the abundant timber and the promise of fertile land, established a community that would eventually embrace various industries. For a long time, the economy was shaped by logging and cranberry farming, the distinctive red berries a familiar sight in the autumn. More recently, the region has seen a shift towards service industries and retail, catering to a growing population that appreciates the area’s relative affordability and access to both inland woodlands and the Jersey Shore’s attractions. A notable landmark is the Forked River, a vital waterway that has historically served as a transportation route and remains a cherished spot for recreation, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky, a mirror to the quiet passage of days in Lacey.

About This Lacey Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Lacey, 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 Lacey and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Lacey includes the ZIP code (08731), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), 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 Lacey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.