Avon-by-the-Sea

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

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Avon-by-the-Sea is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 1,933 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bradley Beach, 0.7 miles N.

About Avon-by-the-Sea

Avon-by-the-Sea (often called simply Avon; pronunciation: , AH-von) is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,933, an increase of 32 (+1.7%) from the 2010 census count of 1,901, which in turn reflected a decline of 343 (−15.3%) from the 2,244 counted in the 2000 census.

Avon-by-the-Sea was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 23, 1900, from portions of Neptune City. The borough was named for Avon, England, or for the Avon Inn, a hotel constructed in 1883.

In 2010, Forbes.com listed Avon-by-the-Sea as 232nd in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $989,212.

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Living in Avon-by-the-Sea

Median household income
$122,635
Median home value
$1,509,600
Median rent
$2,078/mo
Median age
54.4
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Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ population

Avon-by-the-Sea had 1,933 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,933
Density4,543 per sq mi (1,754 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Avon-by-the-Sea at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMonmouth County
TypeBorough
Population1,933 (2020)
Land area0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates40.1914° N, 74.0151° W
ZIP codes07717, 07720
Official websiteavonbytheseanj.com
Census code (GEOID)3402440

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Avon-by-the-Sea

What county is Avon-by-the-Sea in?

Avon-by-the-Sea is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ?

1,933 people lived in Avon-by-the-Sea at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07717. Other ZIP codes: 07720.

What is the elevation of Avon-by-the-Sea?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Avon-by-the-Sea?

Bradley Beach (0.7 mi), Belmar (1.0 mi), Neptune City (1.1 mi), Ocean Grove (1.5 mi), Lake Como (1.6 mi).

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