Waretown New Jersey Map

About Waretown, New Jersey

Waretown is a locality in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,076. The population density is 791.3 people per km². Waretown is located at 39.7915°N, 74.1951°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Waretown unfolds along the southern edge of Barnegat Bay, a place where the salt-laced air carries the scent of pine needles and marsh grass. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-east of Stafford, NJ (from Stafford, NJ: bearing 28°T), and is situated 7.7 miles south-south-west of Berkeley. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of water and land, marked by the broad, shimmering expanse of the bay to the east, its edges softened by reeds and tidal flats that whisper with the ebb and flow of the ocean’s breath. Low-lying shores give way to modest rises, supporting scrub oak and a resilient scattering of homes, their roofs often catching the diffused, pearly light that characterizes this coastal stretch. Roads meander, often following the natural contours of the terrain, leading to quiet coves and boat launches where the rhythm of the day is set by the coming and going of skiffs and the cry of gulls. For generations, Waretown has been shaped by the bounty of the sea and the resilience of its people, its history intertwined with the maritime trades that once dominated its shores. Fishing and oystering provided a living, the echoes of which can still be felt in the weathered docks and the quiet pride of those who know the bay’s secrets. While those industries have shifted, a dedication to the water persists, evident in the pleasure craft that now dot the bay and the marinas that serve them. The legacy of those who first settled these shores, drawn by the promise of the coast, lends a certain quiet strength to Waretown, a character that has weathered storms and witnessed change, yet remains rooted in its connection to the water.

About This Waretown Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Waretown, 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 Waretown and Ocean County.

Detailed location data for Waretown includes the ZIP code (08758), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Ocean County (Toms River), and school district assignment (Ocean Township 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 Waretown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.