Mantoloking New Jersey Map

About Mantoloking, New Jersey

Mantoloking is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 481. The population density is 467.9 people per km². Mantoloking is located at 40.0393°N, 74.0499°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Mantoloking emerges as a slender ribbon of land, a delicate sliver of shore where the vast Atlantic breathes against the tranquil waters of Barnegat Bay. It lies 5.0 miles east-south-east of Brick, NJ (from Brick, NJ: bearing 107°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Lakewood. Its character is defined by the ceaseless conversation between these two great bodies of water, shaping a landscape of soft dunes crowned with sea grass that whispers in the salty breeze. The air here carries a distinct tang, a briny perfume mixed with the fainter, sweeter scent of pine from the mainland, a constant reminder of the natural forces that govern this coastal domain. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the sand in a liquid gold, imbuing the very texture of the place with a luminous, ephemeral beauty. Historically, Mantoloking has been a place shaped by the sea's caprices and the enduring allure of its shore. Its economy, once tied to the rhythms of fishing and oystering from the bay, now largely centers on the seasonal ebb and flow of summer visitors drawn to its pristine beaches and quiet residential charm. This peaceful existence belies a resilience, a history of rebuilding and recommitment after the storms that have, at times, tested its very foundations. The distinctive homes, many of them grand, speak of generations who have found solace and recreation here, their lives intertwined with the unique geography of Mantoloking, a place where the ocean’s roar is a constant lullaby.

About This Mantoloking Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Mantoloking includes the ZIP code (08738), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Point Pleasant Beach 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 Mantoloking is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.