Margate City New Jersey Map

About Margate City, New Jersey

Margate City is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,234. The population density is 1434.1 people per km². Margate City is located at 39.3279°N, 74.5035°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Margate City unfolds along a slender strip of barrier island, a place where the Atlantic's salty breath is a constant companion. It lies 5.0 miles west-south-west of Atlantic City, NJ (from Atlantic City, NJ: bearing 240°T), and is situated 5.5 miles south-south-east of Egg Harbor. Here, the land is low and flat, a subtle rise barely distinguishing it from the surrounding marshlands and the ocean's edge. Streets, meticulously laid out, run perpendicular to the sea, their names often echoing the maritime heritage of the region. The architecture leans towards a comfortable, enduring solidity, with houses often set back from the street, affording a sense of private space against the public expanse of the beach. Even in the heart of summer, a certain stillness can settle, a quietude that hints at the vast, indifferent ocean just beyond the dunes, its light a pale, diffused glow on the weathered shingles and manicured lawns. The story of Margate City is bound to the allure of the shore, evolving from a quiet fishing settlement to a coveted summer retreat. Its development was fueled by the burgeoning tourism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when families sought respite and recreation by the sea. The local economy, while now diversified, still carries the imprint of those early days, with services catering to seasonal visitors a significant thread. The iconic Lucy the Elephant, a six-story wooden pachyderm that once served as a hotel and now stands as a National Historic Landmark, is a testament to the town's whimsical past and its enduring appeal as a destination. The gentle rhythm of life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, a steady pulse that resonates with the slow roll of the waves against the sandy shore.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Margate City, 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 Margate City and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Margate City includes the ZIP code (08402), telephone area code (856), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment (Margate City 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 Margate City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.