Union Beach New Jersey Map

About Union Beach, New Jersey

Union Beach is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,707. The population density is 1239.5 people per km². Union Beach is located at 40.4465°N, 74.1782°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7735.

Union Beach rests along the northern edge of Sandy Hook Bay, a sliver of Monmouth County coastline where the Raritan Bay finally surrenders to the open Atlantic. It lies 4.8 miles north-west of Middletown, NJ (from Middletown, NJ: bearing 318°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south of Staten Island. The land here is low, a gentle slope toward the water, marked by a scattering of modest homes and a shoreline that bears the constant, subtle sculpting of wind and tide. Along the waterfront, weathered pilings stand like forgotten sentinels, remnants of a past more directly tied to the sea. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a briny tang mixed with the faint, sweet scent of salt marsh grasses, a characteristic perfume of this littoral place. Historically, Union Beach grew from the modest aspirations of fishermen and those who found sustenance in the bay's bounty. Its early economy was inextricably linked to the water, with oyster beds and clamming forming the backbone of local livelihoods. While the larger industries have shifted elsewhere, a palpable connection to maritime life persists in the community's character, a quiet resilience forged by generations of working the coast. The town itself is a mosaic of evolving neighborhoods, each holding its own subtle narrative, from the older, more established streets near the bay to newer developments that have adapted to the changing landscape.

About This Union Beach Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union Beach, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.446496, -74.178199. 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 Union Beach and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Union Beach includes the ZIP code (07735), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), and school district assignment (Union Beach 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 Union Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.