Oceanville, New Jersey facts for kids
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Oceanville, New Jersey
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View southward along New York Road in Oceanville
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 Oceanville, New Jersey
Location in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Oceanville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Oceanville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Atlantic |
| Township | Galloway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.61 sq mi (4.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 793 |
| • Density | 505.1/sq mi (195.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08231
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| Area code(s) | 609, 640 |
| FIPS code | 34-54630 |
| GNIS feature ID | 878942 |
Oceanville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Galloway Township in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. At the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 793.
Oceanville is located on U.S. Route 9 approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) north-northeast of Absecon. The community has a post office with ZIP Code 08231.
From 1983–2016, Oceanville was the site of the Noyes Museum, the only fine arts museum in Atlantic County. The museum became part of Stockton University in 2016 and the site in Oceanville will be sold by the foundation that owns the property.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 793.
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| 2020 | 793 | — | |
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Education
Oceanville, like other parts of the township, is zoned to Galloway Township School District (GTPS) (K-8) and Absegami High School of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.
Oceanville Kindergarten Learning Center was formerly in the community. Formerly Oceanville School, the building opened around 1927. It closed in 2010. The facility now houses GTPS facilities such as the food service department.
