Avon-by-the-Sea
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

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.
- 1,933residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 4,543 / sq mipopulation density
- 07717main ZIP code (2 in total)
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 had 1,933 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,933 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,543 per sq mi (1,754 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Avon-by-the-Sea at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,933 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1914° N, 74.0151° W |
| ZIP codes | 07717, 07720 |
| Official website | avonbytheseanj.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Avon-by-the-Sea
- Bradley Beach0.7 mi N
- Belmar1.0 mi SW
- Neptune City1.1 mi NW
- Ocean Grove1.5 mi N
- Lake Como1.6 mi S
- Shark River Hills1.7 mi W
- West Belmar1.9 mi SW
- Asbury Park2.2 mi N
- Neptune2.6 mi NW
- Spring Lake2.7 mi S
- Loch Arbour2.9 mi N
- Interlaken3.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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