Oak Ridge New Jersey Map

About Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Oak Ridge is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,996. The population density is 318.9 people per km². Oak Ridge is located at 41.0310°N, 74.4982°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08755.

Oak Ridge breathes in the damp, salt-tinged air that drifts inland from the Atlantic Ocean, its character defined by the quiet persistence of the Toms River as it carves a path through the low, sandy terrain. It lies 1.9 miles northwest of Toms River, NJ (from Toms River, NJ: bearing 314°T), and is situated 4.7 miles east of Ocean County. The landscape here is defined by a flat, porous horizon where the sky feels vast and heavy, often casting a bruised, violet light over the scrubby vegetation as the day retreats. Residents find a singular peace in the proximity of Winding River Park, a sprawling expanse of green that serves as a buffer against the encroaching suburban sprawl, grounding the local geography in a stillness that feels older than the houses standing upon it.

Economic life in Oak Ridge has long moved in the shadow of the shifting regional tides, transitioning from early agricultural roots to a modern rhythm dictated by the demands of the wider coastal economy. While the bustle of the Atlantic Ocean defines the seasonal cycle for many, the daily experience here remains tied to the steady, dark waters of the Toms River and the quietude of the surrounding woodlands. History is not etched in grand monuments but in the modest architecture and the way the light catches the reeds near Forge Pond, reflecting a community that has quietly adapted to the complexities of its environment. Life in Oak Ridge proceeds with a measured intensity, where the influence of the nearby coast is felt as a gentle pressure, shaping the habits and the temperament of those who make their lives in this corner of the world.

About This Oak Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Ridge, New Jersey. Coordinates: 41.031046, -74.498236. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Oak Ridge includes the ZIP code (08755), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Jefferson Township School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.