South Belmar New Jersey Map

About South Belmar, New Jersey

South Belmar is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,700. The population density is 3200.0 people per km². South Belmar is located at 40.1709°N, 74.0274°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7719.

South Belmar unfolds along the gentle curve of the Jersey Shore, a place where the briny kiss of the Atlantic air mingles with the scent of pine needles from the nearby coastal forests. It lies 2.7 miles south of Neptune, NJ (from Neptune, NJ: bearing 180°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south-east of Monmouth. The land here is a low-lying tapestry of sand and marsh, threaded with the languid flow of Shark River, its waters reflecting the wide, often dramatic skies that sweep across this stretch of coast. The houses, a mix of weathered shingles and brighter new builds, cluster close to the water's edge, their porches often facing the sea breeze, ready to catch the fleeting coolness of a summer evening. The character of South Belmar is one of quiet resilience, a place that has learned to live with the ebb and flow of the tides, its spirit shaped by the constant dialogue between land and sea. The history of South Belmar is intrinsically tied to its maritime landscape, a story of fishermen and clam diggers who first charted these waters, their livelihoods drawn from the bountiful bay and the ocean beyond. For generations, the local economy has been a delicate dance with the sea, its rhythm dictated by the catch of the day and the steady hum of small businesses catering to both residents and summer visitors. The iconic Belmar Fishing Club, though its name suggests a broader reach, has deep roots in this very soil, a testament to the enduring connection between the people of South Belmar and the aquatic life that sustains them. Even now, the ghost of clam shanties and the salty tang of the working docks can be felt, a reminder of the honest labor that paved the way for the more leisurely pace of life that defines South Belmar today.

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

Detailed location data for South Belmar includes the ZIP code (07719), 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 South Belmar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.