Locust, New Jersey

Locust, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Locust as seen from the Oceanic Bridge
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Coordinates: 40°23′40″N 74°01′35″W / 40.39444°N 74.02639°W / 40.39444; -74.02639Coordinates: 40°23′40″N 74°01′35″W / 40.39444°N 74.02639°W / 40.39444; -74.02639
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Monmouth
Township	Middletown
Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
ZIP code	07760
GNIS feature ID	882494

Locust (also known as Locust Point) is an unincorporated community located within Middletown Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is situated along the north banks of the Navesink River and Claypit Creek. The area consists of mostly medium-to-large sized houses throughout the hilly terrain of this part of the township. The Oceanic Bridge connects Locust with Rumson to the south.