Neptune New Jersey Map

About Neptune, New Jersey

Neptune is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 28,200. The population density is 1050.0 people per km². Neptune is located at 40.2095°N, 74.0270°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7753.

Neptune unfolds along a coastal plain, its landscape a gentle inclination toward the Atlantic, where the air carries a perpetual hint of salt and the distant cry of gulls. It lies 3.0 miles south-south-east of Ocean, NJ (from Ocean, NJ: bearing 167°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-south-east of Monmouth. Pine barrens, their sandy soil supporting scrub oaks and low-lying brush, give way to more manicured residential areas, where the afternoon sun, particularly in late summer, casts long, warm shadows across well-tended lawns. The Navesink River, a broad ribbon of brackish water, forms a significant boundary, its tidal influence shaping the marshy edges that teem with unseen life. This is a place where the sky often feels immense, especially when storm clouds gather, promising a sudden, dramatic downpour that washes the world clean. The story of Neptune is deeply entwined with its proximity to the shore and the fertile land that has long sustained it. Originally part of Middletown Township, it emerged as its own entity, drawing sustenance from agriculture and, increasingly, from the burgeoning tourism that discovered the Jersey Shore. The legacy of farming is still visible in the occasional roadside stand offering corn or tomatoes, a reminder of the earth’s bounty. Today, Neptune’s economy is a mosaic, reflecting its diverse population and its strategic position. While summer brings a surge of visitors drawn to the nearby beaches and boardwalks, the year-round character of Neptune is shaped by its residential neighborhoods and a steady stream of commerce that flows through its main thoroughfares, a quiet hum beneath the seasonal excitement.

About This Neptune Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Neptune, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.209479, -74.027025. 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 Neptune and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Neptune includes the ZIP code (07753), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), 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 Neptune is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.