Ocean Gate New Jersey Map

About Ocean Gate, New Jersey

Ocean Gate is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,599. The population density is 1517.2 people per km². Ocean Gate is located at 39.9268°N, 74.1338°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 13375.

Ocean Gate unfolds along the tranquil shores of Barnegat Bay, a slender peninsula where the Atlantic's salty breath mingles with the bay's calmer currents. It lies 2.3 miles north-north-east of Berkeley, NJ (from Berkeley, NJ: bearing 32°T), and is situated 9.8 miles east-south-east of Ocean County. Here, the landscape is a gentle incline towards the water, marked by modest homes with weathered shingles and the stoic grace of mature oak trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the often-azure sky. The air carries the constant whisper of wind through dune grass, a sound that underpins the quiet hum of daily life, punctuated by the distant cry of gulls and the soft lapping of waves against pilings. Evenings often bring a soft, diffused light, as if the sun itself is reluctant to leave this peaceful stretch, casting long shadows that soften the edges of the small coastal community. The story of Ocean Gate is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of the bay and the broader aspirations of the Jersey Shore. Originally conceived as a summer resort, its early development was driven by the desire for seaside escape, a vision that still resonates in the unhurried pace of its residents. While the wider region has seen shifts in its economic tides, Ocean Gate has largely maintained its character as a residential haven, its local economy supported by the services that cater to a year-round population and the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to its accessible waterfront. The bay itself remains the focal point, a highway for small boats and a silent witness to generations of families who have found their rhythm by its waters.

About This Ocean Gate Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Ocean Gate, 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 Ocean Gate and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Ocean Gate includes the ZIP code (08740), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Central 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 Gate is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.