Ship Bottom New Jersey Map

About Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Ship Bottom is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is a small community with a population of 957. The population density is 547.0 people per km². Ship Bottom is located at 39.6429°N, 74.1804°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Ship Bottom unfolds along the ocean's edge, a slender ribbon of sand and salt-kissed air embraced by the Atlantic's ceaseless murmur. It lies 6.1 miles south-east of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 144°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-south-east of Barnegat. The landscape here is a study in horizontal lines: the broad sweep of the beach, the shimmering expanse of Great Bay to the west, and the sky, a vast, ever-changing canvas overhead. Low-slung cottages, painted in cheerful hues, huddle against the wind, their porches often adorned with weathered Adirondack chairs. The air itself carries a briny tang, a constant reminder of the water that defines this place, and in the late afternoon, the sun dips low, casting a honeyed glow across the dunes, painting them in shades of ochre and rose. Ship Bottom's character is deeply intertwined with its maritime heritage and the very sand beneath its feet. Once a humble fishing outpost, its economy has long since pivoted towards the vibrant pulse of summer tourism, a seasonal migration that breathes life into its streets. The iconic Ocean City-Longport Bridge, a majestic span across the bay, connects it to the mainland, a vital artery for the influx of visitors drawn to its welcoming shores. This stretch of coastline, part of the larger Barnegat Bay estuary system, is a haven for birdlife and a playground for those who seek the simple pleasures of sun, surf, and the gentle sway of dune grass. The spirit of Ship Bottom is one of easygoing hospitality, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life.

About This Ship Bottom Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Ship Bottom includes the ZIP code (08008), telephone area code (856, 609), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Long Beach Island 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 Ship Bottom is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.