Vista Center New Jersey Map
Explore Vista Center, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Vista Center, New Jersey
| City | Vista Center |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.15928 |
| Longitude | -74.317925 |
| Population | 2,370 |
| Density | 272.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 08527 |
| Area Code | 609, 640 |
| County Seat | Toms River |
| School District | Jackson Township School District |
About Vista Center, New Jersey
Vista Center is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,370. The population density is 272.4 people per km². Vista Center is located at 40.1593°N, 74.3179°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 08527.Vista Center occupies a quiet, inland stretch of landscape where the horizon remains defined by the subtle, persistent presence of encroaching woodlands rather than any dramatic elevation. It lies 5.1 miles west-northwest of Howell, NJ (from Howell, NJ: bearing 285°T), and is situated 6.8 miles northwest of Lakewood. The earth here holds a sandy, porous quality, typical of the regional soil that supports stands of scrub oak and pine, which thrive in the filtered, amber light of late afternoon. Just a mile away, the South Branch Metedeconk River cuts a modest path through the brush, its waters moving with a deliberate, low-slung pace that mirrors the stillness of the nearby Jacksons Mills Lake. Residents often find their respite within the Municipal Open Space, a tract of land that preserves the local character against the encroaching pace of modern development.
Vista Center evolved from the quiet expansion of inland tracts, moving away from early agricultural roots toward a contemporary rhythm defined by suburban accessibility and light commercial enterprise. The economy relies on the steady flow of daily commerce, with many inhabitants commuting to larger hubs while maintaining a local life anchored by the proximity of Jackson State Forest five miles to the west. On the clear days that define the changing seasons, the distant silhouette of the Mount Pleasant Hills marks the far edge of the world, a reminder of the terrain that lies beyond the immediate flatlands. Life in Vista Center persists in this measured, unassuming fashion, where the history of the region is felt more in the quiet maintenance of the land than in any grand monuments or singular, celebrated events.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Municipal Open Space (Local Recreation) — 0.2 mi, 179° S
- Turkey Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 330° NW
- Turkey Swamp Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 008° N
- Diamond Road (Local Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 270° W
- West Turkey Swamp Park (Local Conservation Area) — 2.1 mi, 282° W
- Metedeconk Greenway 9 (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 051° NE
- Lake Enno Park (Local Park) — 2.5 mi, 138° SE
- Riverside Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 182° S
- Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.2 mi, 214° SW
- Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 006° N
- Iplay America (Theme Park) — 5.9 mi, 019° N
- Oakley Farmhouse (Museum) — 6.2 mi, 005° N
- Medusa (Attraction) — 6.2 mi, 257° W
- El Toro (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 257° W
- Safari Off Road Adventure (Attraction) — 6.3 mi, 256° W
- The Four Winds (Attraction) — 6.4 mi, 263° W
- Monmouth Battlefield State Park (State Park) — 6.7 mi, 357° N
- Monmouth County Women's Suffragette Memorial (Monument) — 6.7 mi, 033° NE
- R Berel Leifer's Shul (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 128° SE
- Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth (Monument) — 7.2 mi, 359° N
- Molly Pitcher's Well (Registered Battlefield) — 7.7 mi, 003° N
- Allaire State Park (State Park) — 7.7 mi, 084° E
- Bust of Franklin D. Roosevelt (Public Artwork) — 9.2 mi, 296° NW
- Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.2 mi, 129° SE · 130k acres
- Veteran Wireless Operators Association (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 082° E
- Vintage Computer Federation Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 082° E
- Radio Technology Museum (Museum) — 13.7 mi, 082° E
- Picture Show at East Windsor (Cinema) — 13.9 mi, 306° NW
- Thompson Park Zoo (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 13.9 mi, 335° NW
- Gateway National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 24.3 mi, 048° NE · 47k acres
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About This Vista Center Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vista Center, New Jersey. Coordinates: 40.15928, -74.317925. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Vista Center includes the ZIP code (08527), telephone area code (609, 640), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Jackson Township School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
