Ventnor City New Jersey Map

About Ventnor City, New Jersey

Ventnor City is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,265. The population density is 1820.6 people per km². Ventnor City is located at 39.3404°N, 74.4774°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Ventnor City breathes the salt-laced air of the Jersey Shore, a ribbon of urban life unfurling between the vast Atlantic and the tranquil back bays. It lies 3.3 miles west-south-west of Atlantic City, NJ (from Atlantic City, NJ: bearing 240°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south-east of Egg Harbor. Its landscape is a study in gentle slopes, where tidy residential streets give way to stretches of shimmering sand and the low-slung architecture of a community shaped by the sea. Here, the light at dusk often paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, reflecting off the windows of beach houses and the calm waters of the bays. The air itself carries a subtle, perpetual dampness, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the rhythmic sigh of waves can be heard even miles inland. The history of Ventnor City is inextricably linked to the burgeoning tourism of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when the allure of the seaside drew families and fortunes alike. Originally part of Atlantic City, it was incorporated as a separate municipality in 1901, seeking its own identity along this famed coastline. Its economy, while once reliant on the seasonal influx of vacationers, has evolved, yet the echoes of that past linger in the grander, older homes and the enduring appeal of its beaches. The city’s distinctive character is further defined by its residential focus, a quieter counterpoint to its bustling neighbor, offering a sense of established community where the rhythm of life often syncs with the ebb and flow of the tide, with local businesses catering to both year-round residents and summer visitors.

About This Ventnor City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ventnor City, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.340394, -74.477374. 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 Ventnor City and Atlantic County.

Detailed location data for Ventnor City includes the ZIP code (08406), telephone area code (856), county seat of Atlantic County (Mays Landing), and school district assignment (Ventnor 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 Ventnor City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.