Ventnor New Jersey Map

About Ventnor, New Jersey

Ventnor is a locality in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,500. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Ventnor is located at 39.3418°N, 74.4768°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8406.

Ventnor, a town of salt-laced air and the persistent whisper of the ocean, sprawls across the narrow strip of land between the Atlantic's vast expanse and the placid waters of the Intracoastal Waterway. It lies 3.3 miles west-south-west of Atlantic City, NJ (from Atlantic City, NJ: bearing 242°T), and is situated 5.7 miles south-east of Egg Harbor. Its landscape is a study in subtle elevation changes, a gentle rise from the surf that defines its western edge, giving way to a network of canals and bayfront properties that mirror the sky's shifting moods. The streets, often lined with mature trees whose branches form canopies overhead, hum with a quiet energy, a blend of permanent residents and seasonal visitors drawn by the lure of the shore. The quality of light here, especially as the sun dips towards the horizon, transforms the ordinary into something luminous, painting the weathered shingles of bungalows and the sleek facades of modern homes in hues of rose and gold. The economic pulse of Ventnor has always been tied to the sea, its history a testament to the ebb and flow of coastal commerce and recreation. Once a burgeoning resort destination, the town retains echoes of its grander past in the architecture of its older buildings, though the primary industry now revolves around tourism, beach access, and the vibrant maritime life of the bay. Local businesses, from unassuming seafood shacks serving the freshest catch to boutique shops catering to shore-seasoned tastes, pepper the main thoroughfares, each contributing to the distinct character of Ventnor. The presence of the Atlantic City Boardwalk, just a short distance away, casts a long shadow, yet Ventnor maintains its own identity, a more serene counterpoint to the bright lights and bustling casinos, offering a different kind of seaside experience.

About This Ventnor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ventnor, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.3418, -74.4768. 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 and Atlantic County.

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