Rumson New Jersey Map

About Rumson, New Jersey

Rumson is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,241. The population density is 553.6 people per km². Rumson is located at 40.3721°N, 73.9990°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Rumson's gentle slopes descend towards the embrace of the Navesink River, its waters a shifting palette of slate and silver under the coastal sky. It lies 4.7 miles north of Long Branch, NJ (from Long Branch, NJ: bearing 356°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-east of Ocean. Oak trees, ancient sentinels with bark like weathered leather, cast dappled shadows on manicured lawns, their branches reaching with a slow, deliberate grace. The air, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries a salty tang, a whisper of the Atlantic not far beyond, and the scent of blooming honeysuckle spills from unseen gardens, a sweet counterpoint to the maritime breeze. The character of Rumson is one of quiet elegance, of homes that seem to exhale a sense of contented permanence, where the rhythm of the day is marked not by clatter, but by the distant hum of boats and the occasional cry of a gull. This patch of Monmouth County, once the domain of Lenape tribes and later shaped by colonial farmers, found its modern identity intertwined with the river's allure. The Navesink provided a vital artery for commerce in its earlier days, and the town evolved from agricultural roots into a desirable haven for those seeking respite from the city's clamor. The Gilded Age saw grand estates rise along the waterfront, remnants of which still hint at a bygone era of opulence. Today, Rumson’s economy thrives on a blend of professional services and the enduring appeal of its waterside lifestyle, its distinctive character solidified by a community that cherishes its connection to the river and the sea, a place where the past whispers softly through the rustling leaves.

About This Rumson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rumson, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.372054, -73.999027. 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 Rumson and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Rumson includes the ZIP code (07760), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Rumson Borough 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 Rumson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.