Lake Como New Jersey Map

About Lake Como, New Jersey

Lake Como is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,619. The population density is 2521.0 people per km². Lake Como is located at 40.1598°N, 74.0282°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Lake Como breathes a quiet, coastal air, its low-lying terrain gently sloping toward the shimmering expanse of its namesake. It lies 3.4 miles south of Neptune, NJ (from Neptune, NJ: bearing 181°T), and is situated 8.5 miles south-east of Monmouth. The landscape here is a subtle interplay of marsh grasses reaching toward the sky and the weathered grey shingles of beach houses, their porches often adorned with the salt-kissed remnants of seaside gatherings. A pervasive scent of brine and pine needles hangs in the humid air, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Atlantic, even when the ocean itself is out of sight. The streets, often lined with hydrangeas blooming in audacious blues and pinks, carry the muted cadence of a community that understands the ebb and flow of seasons, where the dog days of summer give way to the crisp, introspective beauty of autumn. This stretch of New Jersey’s shore has a history intertwined with the sea, its early days marked by the simple livelihoods of fishermen and farmers who worked the fertile soil and the abundant waters. While the roar of the ocean is never far, Lake Como itself offers a more sheltered aquatic experience, a placid mirror reflecting the passing clouds and the golden hues of sunset, a favored spot for quiet contemplation or the gentle glide of a kayak. The local economy, once more reliant on the bounty of the sea, now finds its pulse in the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its unpretentious charm and the refreshing embrace of its beaches, a subtle economic hum that rises and falls with the tides.

About This Lake Como Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Como, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.159836, -74.028192. 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 Lake Como and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Lake Como includes the ZIP code (07762), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Lake Como 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 Lake Como is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.