Pleasantville New Jersey Map

About Pleasantville, New Jersey

Pleasantville is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 20,712. The population density is 1390.5 people per km². Pleasantville is located at 39.3898°N, 74.5240°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Pleasantville, a place where the salt-laced air carries the whispers of marsh grasses and the distant cry of gulls, unfolds across a landscape gently shaped by the ebb and flow of coastal tides. It lies 1.9 miles east of Egg Harbor, NJ (from Egg Harbor, NJ: bearing 99°T), and is situated 5.7 miles west-north-west of Atlantic City. Here, the terrain is a tapestry of low-lying wetlands, interspersed with stretches of sandy soil that have long supported a hardy, resilient flora. The sky, vast and often a bruised watercolor at dusk, presses down on a town that breathes with a quiet, persistent energy. Old oaks, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, stand sentry along the roads, their leaves rustling a constant, low murmur that blends with the far-off hum of traffic. The sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast skies, possesses a certain diffused quality, casting a soft, almost ethereal glow upon the modest homes and weathered storefronts that define the heart of Pleasantville. The history of Pleasantville is inextricably linked to the fertile, if sometimes unforgiving, land that surrounds it and the waterways that once served as its primary arteries. For generations, the local economy was anchored by the bounty of the sea and the rich soil, with fishing and agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence. While the scent of brine still lingers, the economic landscape has shifted, embracing a more diverse range of businesses and services that cater to the broader regional population, particularly those drawn to the nearby casinos and entertainment hubs of Atlantic City. Yet, the echoes of its past persist; the old train depot, though repurposed, still stands as a stoic reminder of a time when rail lines connected this community to the wider world, and the quiet hum of everyday life in Pleasantville still carries a subtle cadence, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Pleasantville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Pleasantville includes the ZIP code (07976), telephone area code (908), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment (Pleasantville City 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 Pleasantville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.