Mystic Island New Jersey Map

About Mystic Island, New Jersey

Mystic Island is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,259. The population density is 424.9 people per km². Mystic Island is located at 39.5443°N, 74.3824°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Mystic Island rests on a sliver of land where the salt-tinged air of the Atlantic meets the calm embrace of the Mullica River. It lies 5.5 miles north-east of Galloway, NJ (from Galloway, NJ: bearing 47°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-south-west of Little Egg Harbor. The terrain here is low and flat, a mosaic of marsh grasses that shimmer with a silvery sheen under the wide New Jersey sky, interspersed with the darker, more solid greens of maritime pines and the occasional hardy oak. Waterways, both natural inlets and man-made canals, lace through the island, reflecting the ever-shifting moods of the heavens, from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to the fiery oranges and purples that signal the approach of evening. The land itself feels yielding, almost soft, a testament to the constant, gentle pressure of the tides that shape its edges. The history of Mystic Island is deeply tied to the rhythm of these waters, a place where fishing and oystering once formed the bedrock of its economy, their echoes still present in the weathered docks and the scent of brine that clings to the air. Though the clam beds may have yielded less over time, the spirit of resourcefulness endures, now finding expression in a thriving marina culture and the steady hum of recreational boating that punctuates the summer months. Small, well-kept homes, often painted in cheerful seaside colors, line the canals, their modest gardens a riot of resilient blooms that brave the salty breezes. The days here unfold with a quiet predictability, marked by the ebb and flow of the tides and the distant cry of gulls, a pace that invites a deep breath and a moment of quiet contemplation.

About This Mystic Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mystic Island, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.544285, -74.382369. 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 Mystic Island and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Mystic Island includes the ZIP code (08087), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Little Egg Harbor Township 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 Mystic Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.