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Atlantic County · Absecon Island · Jersey Shore
Longport Borough
A quiet residential shore community at the southern tip of Absecon Island, framed by the Atlantic Ocean and bay waters, with guarded beaches, neighborhood recreation, distinctive coastal history and one of Atlantic County's smallest year-round populations.
Established 1898Population 893About 0.4 land sq. mi.ZIP 08403
About Longport
Longport occupies the narrow southern tip of Absecon Island, with the Atlantic Ocean along its southeastern shore and bay waters along the northwest side. The borough was incorporated on March 7, 1898, from Egg Harbor Township. The community's name honors James Long, who acquired property here in the 1850s as the island's southern end continued to grow and change.
1898Year incorporated
8932020 Census population
≈ 0.4 mi²Approximate land area
08403Longport ZIP code
Small-town reality: Longport's population expands sharply during the summer, but its permanent commercial base remains tiny. Many everyday groceries, pharmacy needs, services and additional restaurants are found immediately north in Margate City.
Beaches & 2026 beach information
Longport's beaches are the borough's defining public amenity. Beach tags are required for people age 12 and older during the guarded season, and beach rules are actively enforced.
$402026 seasonal tag after June 1
$202026 senior seasonal tag
$152026 weekly tag
$52026 daily tag
10 AM–6 PMTypical guarded beach hours
Ramp access is provided at 16th, 27th, 32nd, 33rd and 35th avenues. Longport also operates a seasonal beach-transport assistance program and has beach wheelchairs available.
The borough designates specific beach locations for launching kayaks and for surfing. Check current postings and the official beach page before entering the water.
Seasonal hours apply from May through September, with broader leashed access during the off-season. Owners are responsible for cleanup and control.
Beach tags, guarded beaches, accessible entrances, beach rules and current seasonal updates.
Longport beach informationCheck the borough's news and beach information before a visit, especially early or late in the season.
Borough updatesBeach conditions change: tag prices, guarded locations, weather closures, surf zones and beach rules can change by season. Verify current information before traveling.
Government & municipal services
Longport uses a three-member nonpartisan commission government under the Walsh Act. Commissioners are elected at large, with each member overseeing municipal responsibilities.
Mayor and Commissioner of Public Works, Parks and Public Property.
Commissioner of Public Safety and Public Affairs.
Commissioner of Revenue and Finance.
2305 Atlantic Avenue
Longport, NJ 08403
Weekday municipal offices.
Departments, meetings, forms, notices, ordinances, beach information and resident services.
Official borough websiteLongport shares municipal-court services with Margate City.
Court informationWater and sewer, recycling, streets, beach cleaning, storm drains and public-property maintenance.
Public WorksParks & recreation
Tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts and a playground are located at 33rd and Atlantic avenues. Seasonal court reservations are handled through the borough's recreation program.
Longport's newest passive park opened in July 2026 between 15th and 16th avenues on Beach Terrace. It was created as a landscaped coastal sanctuary with gardens, seating and a quiet walking path.
Additional borough park spaces support low-key recreation and community use. Borough park rules apply to each site.
Seasonal assistance is available for qualified individuals who need help crossing the dunes, with application and documentation requirements.
Court information, beach transport and seasonal recreation services.
Recreation DepartmentNonprofit-supported beachfront garden and passive-recreation space opened in 2026.
Beach Terrace ParkHistory & local landmarks
Located beside Borough Hall at 2301 Atlantic Avenue, the museum preserves the borough's coastal, civic and lifesaving history. Summer Saturday hours are commonly offered.
The preserved 1939 Coast Guard station is now associated with the Longport Historical Society and is one of the borough's defining historic buildings.
A seasonal Episcopal chapel at 108 South 20th Avenue. Summer worship and community events continue to be held here.
Local history, museum information and the story of Longport's development.
Historical SocietyBusiness & local services
Longport has an unusually small in-borough business base. NJTGO lists only businesses that can be reasonably substantiated as operating from Longport rather than padding the directory with Margate or Ventnor businesses that merely serve the area.
Real Estate
Local shore real-estate office serving Longport and neighboring Downbeach communities.
Marine Construction
Marine piling and waterfront construction services with a Longport office.
Construction & Home Improvement
Longport-based contractor with an active New Jersey home-improvement business license when reviewed in 2026.
For everyday shopping: Longport does not have a supermarket, pharmacy or broad retail district. Residents and visitors commonly use nearby Margate City for groceries, pharmacy, banking and additional services. USPS moved Longport retail postal operations to the Margate Post Office in 2023.
Free-listing policy: standard NJTGO directory listings do not include private-business website links. Direct website links and expanded profiles are available with enhanced listings.
Food & Drink
Longport's in-borough dining scene is extremely small but well established. Both principal restaurants are concentrated at 2401 Atlantic Avenue.
Breakfast & Lunch · Casual
Long-running shore luncheonette serving breakfast, sandwiches, salads, fresh juices and lunch favorites.
GF optionsSeafood · Italian-American · Dinner
Upscale dinner restaurant and bar known for seafood, pasta, steaks, cocktails and seasonal shore dining.
Dietary guide: Ozzie's current menu specifically offers gluten-free bread and wraps, supporting the GF badge above. No Dairy-Free badge is being assigned without stronger menu evidence.
Allergy & cross-contact caution: a GF or DF option does not mean a dedicated allergen-free kitchen or guarantee safety for celiac disease or food allergies. Confirm ingredients, preparation and cross-contact procedures directly with the restaurant before ordering.
Education
Longport is a non-operating public school district; there are no district school buildings inside the borough. The Longport Board of Education manages tuition and sending/receiving arrangements.
Current tuition agreements send Longport students to Margate City Schools, including William H. Ross III Elementary School and Eugene A. Tighe Middle School.
Current tuition records show Longport students attending Ocean City High School.
The three-member board oversees the borough's non-operating school district and its tuition arrangements.
Budgets, audit reports, meeting materials and board information.
Board of EducationReal Estate & coastal property considerations
Longport is a high-value shore market dominated by detached beach homes, bayfront residences and condominium properties. Because annual sales volume is small, one or two unusually expensive transactions can move the headline median significantly.
$1.77MMedian sale price · Jul. 2026
10Homes sold · Jul. 2026
85 daysMedian days on market
$846Median sale price / sq. ft.
Longport is a barrier-island community exposed to coastal flooding. Confirm the current FEMA flood zone, base-flood elevation, elevation certificate and flood-insurance implications for the specific property.
The borough's floodplain program can affect renovations, enclosed areas below base flood elevation and when a home must be elevated to current standards.
Buyers should evaluate flood and wind insurance, bulkheads, drainage, corrosion, mechanical-equipment elevation, foundation condition and storm resilience.
Longport's rental market is highly seasonal. Monthly portal medians can be distorted by summer leases, luxury inventory and short listing windows.
Floodplain applications, elevation certificates and construction requirements.
Building DepartmentFlood maps, evacuation information and local flood-risk resources.
Flood informationBefore buying, selling or renovating: verify survey and property lines, flood zone, elevation certificate, zoning, permits, condominium or association rules, deed restrictions, insurance availability and recent tax information. NJTGO provides community orientation, not brokerage, appraisal, engineering or legal advice.
Visiting & lodging
Longport is primarily a residential beach community rather than a hotel destination. Its appeal is the beach, quiet streets, coastal parks and easy access to the larger Downbeach and Atlantic City area.
NJTGO did not identify a conventional hotel operating inside Longport during the September 2026 review.
Seasonal whole-home and condominium rentals are an important part of the local lodging market. Verify current borough requirements, lease terms, parking and occupancy rules.
Margate, Ventnor, Atlantic City, Somers Point and Ocean City provide much broader hotel and lodging choices within the surrounding shore region.
Longport is compact and street parking can tighten substantially in summer. Read posted parking rules carefully and plan extra time on peak beach days.
Best reason to visit: Longport is strongest for travelers who want a quieter beach day or residential shore experience rather than a boardwalk, nightlife or dense shopping district.
Jobs & employment
Longport's year-round employment base is small and is concentrated in municipal services, public safety, beach operations, construction, real estate and the borough's limited restaurant sector.
The Human Resources office handles municipal job advertising and applications. No current general borough vacancy was verified on the HR page during this September 2026 review.
Longport recruits seasonal lifeguards before the summer. The 2026 application cycle and tryouts have concluded; future candidates should watch the borough website in spring.
Construction, marine services, real estate and restaurants account for much of the identifiable private employment located within the borough itself.
Municipal personnel information and employment administration.
Human ResourcesRegional job-search, referral, placement and training resources.
Atlantic County jobsNJTGO does not invent job openings. Availability changes quickly; verify every position, deadline and application requirement with the original employer.
Longport Classifieds & community notices
No active user-submitted classified listings are being displayed. A compact marketplace is more appropriate for a borough of this size than dozens of empty categories.
Furniture, household goods, beach gear, bicycles, tools and other lawful personal property.
Date, hours, general block or area, rain information and major categories of items.
Local events, volunteer opportunities, nonprofit notices and seasonal community programs.
Lost property and non-commercial pet notices using safe, limited contact information.
Privacy & safety: avoid posting an exact home address in a public classified. Use a general location and share detailed meetup information privately.
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Enhanced placements can add photos, expanded business information and a direct website link while helping support continued local-guide coverage.
Advertising & Enhanced ListingsLongport information was reviewed September 8, 2026. Beach schedules, tag prices, restaurant hours, business status, school arrangements, real-estate conditions, municipal contacts and job postings can change; verify time-sensitive details before relying on them.