Ocean Acres New Jersey Map

About Ocean Acres, New Jersey

Ocean Acres is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 19,204. The population density is 1238.5 people per km². Ocean Acres is located at 39.7435°N, 74.2810°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8050.

Ocean Acres presents a landscape sculpted by the gentle insistence of the Atlantic coast, a place where pine forests, their needles whispering in the salt-tinged breeze, give way to the sandy scrub that marks the approach to wider waters. It lies 2.6 miles north-west of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 320°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south of Lacey. The terrain here is low-lying, a subtle rise and fall that hints at the ancient shifting of dunes and the slow seep of marshland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of loblolly pines, falls in warm, shifting coins upon the leaf litter, illuminating the hardy undergrowth of scrub oak and bayberry. The air itself carries a clean, bracing scent, a mixture of pine resin and the distant, ever-present tang of the ocean, a constant reminder of the powerful, unseen forces that shape this coast. The story of Ocean Acres is one of adaptation to this coastal environment, a narrative woven from the threads of its maritime heritage and the enduring appeal of its proximity to the sea. Historically, the land was shaped by the rhythms of fishing and the quiet industry of those who understood the tides and the bounty of the bays. While the broader economy of Ocean County has diversified, the echoes of these early livelihoods persist, a sense of connection to the water that remains palpable. The development of Ocean Acres itself reflects a later era, a planned community that sought to harness the natural beauty of the Jersey Shore, offering a haven for those drawn to its unique blend of coastal charm and accessible natural landscapes. The evenings here often carry a stillness, broken only by the distant call of gulls or the murmur of conversation from porches, a testament to a way of life that values quietude and the simple pleasures of coastal living.

About This Ocean Acres Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ocean Acres, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.743453, -74.280976. 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 Ocean Acres and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Ocean Acres includes the ZIP code (08050), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Southern Regional 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 Ocean Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.