Wanamassa, New Jersey

Wanamassa, New Jersey
Location of Wanamassa in Monmouth County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
Wanamassa
Location in Monmouth County
Wanamassa
Location in New Jersey
Wanamassa
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°14′13″N 74°01′44″W / 40.236816°N 74.028865°W / 40.236816; -74.028865
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMonmouth
TownshipOcean
Named afterNative American leader Wanamassa
Area
 • Total
1.15 sq mi (2.98 km2)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
 • Water0.039 sq mi (0.10 km2)  3.27%
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,344
 • Density3,900.1/sq mi (1,505.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07712 (Asbury Park)
Area codes732/848
FIPS code34-76700
GNIS feature ID02390450

Wanamassa /wɑːnɑːmæsə/ is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Ocean Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 4,344, making it the most populated neighborhood in Ocean Township. The community was named for Wanamassa, a Native American leader of the 17th century.