Wickatunk New Jersey Map

About Wickatunk, New Jersey

Wickatunk is a locality in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,100. The population density is 95.0 people per km². Wickatunk is located at 40.3501°N, 74.2479°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 7765.

Wickatunk lies in a gentle fold of Monmouth County, its landscape a quiet conversation between broad, sun-drenched fields and the denser, whispering woods that fringe its western edge. It lies 6.4 miles north-north-east of Freehold, NJ (from Freehold, NJ: bearing 12°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-west of Monmouth. The land here, a rich loam, slopes softly towards the Manasquan River, its waters a glinting ribbon catching the afternoon light, reflecting the sky's ever-changing moods. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to a soft, silvery grey, stand sentinel amidst acres of corn and soybean, their fields stretching out like rumpled blankets under the vast, often brilliant, New Jersey sky. The air, especially as the day begins to cool, carries the faint, sweet scent of cut grass and the earthy perfume of damp soil, a subtle testament to the enduring agricultural heart of this place. The history of Wickatunk is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its farms and the echoes of its earliest settlers who found sustenance in this fertile ground. For generations, the local economy has been tied to the bounty of the land, a tradition that continues to shape the rhythm of life, though the occasional modern dwelling now punctuates the older, more established homesteads. The nearby Manasquan River, once a vital artery for commerce and transport, now offers a more leisurely pursuit, its banks a popular spot for fishing and quiet contemplation. While Wickatunk may not boast the grand pronouncements of larger cities, its character is one of steady resilience, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the enduring connection to the earth and the steady, unhurried flow of everyday life.

About This Wickatunk Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wickatunk, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.350109, -74.247923. 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 Wickatunk and Monmouth County.

Detailed location data for Wickatunk includes the ZIP code (07751), telephone area code (732, 848), county seat of Monmouth County (Freehold), 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 Wickatunk is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.