Ocean Monmouth County New Jersey Map

About Ocean Monmouth County, New Jersey

Ocean Monmouth County is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 27,400. The population density is 850.0 people per km². Ocean Monmouth County is located at 40.2518°N, 74.0393°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7712.

Ocean Monmouth County unfolds as a landscape where the tangible weight of the Atlantic meets the subtle give of the coastal plain. Here, the air, thick with the brine of distant tides, often carries the scent of pine needles from the low, sandy woodlands that fringe the eastern edges. Inland, the terrain softens into a mosaic of wetlands, broadleaf forests where sunlight filters through a green canopy, and the occasional stretch of well-tended farmland, its soil a rich, dark loam. The coastline itself is a dynamic boundary, a shifting edge of dunes and sea grass where the ocean’s ceaseless murmur is a constant presence, shaping the very character of the land. The history of Ocean Monmouth County is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the resilience of its people. For centuries, its economy was driven by the sea – fishing fleets returning with their catches, oystermen working the shallow bays, and the burgeoning tourism that began to mark its sandy shores. Remnants of this maritime heritage can still be found in the weathered docks and the enduring traditions of its coastal communities. More recently, the county has seen shifts toward a more diversified economy, with its accessibility to major metropolitan areas fostering growth in service industries and technology, while still cherishing its agricultural roots. This blend of old and new gives Ocean Monmouth County a unique, enduring spirit, where the echoes of its past resonate in the present day.

About This Ocean Monmouth County Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Ocean Monmouth County includes the ZIP code (07712), 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 Ocean Monmouth County is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.