Barnegat Light
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
Barnegat Light is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 640 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harvey Cedars, 4.0 miles SW.
- 640residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 770 / sq mipopulation density
- 08006ZIP code
About Barnegat Light
Barnegat Light (pronounced "BAR-nuh-git") is a borough in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 640, an increase of 66 (+11.5%) from the 2010 census count of 574, which in turn reflected a decline of 190 (−24.9%) from the 764 counted in the 2000 census. The borough borders the Atlantic Ocean on Long Beach Island and is home to Barnegat Lighthouse.
Barnegat Light was formed as a borough by the New Jersey Legislature on November 2, 1948, to replace Barnegat City borough, which in turn had been created on March 29, 1904, from portions of Long Beach Township.
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Living in Barnegat Light
- Median household income
- $125,417
- Median home value
- $1,107,800
- Median age
- 62.7
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Barnegat Light had 640 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 640 |
|---|---|
| Density | 770 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barnegat Light at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 640 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7504° N, 74.1074° W |
| ZIP code | 08006 |
| Official website | barnegatlight.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3403130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barnegat Light
- Harvey Cedars4.0 mi SW
- Waretown5.3 mi NW
- Ocean6.1 mi NW
- Forked River6.6 mi NW
- Surf City6.9 mi SW
- Ship Bottom8.3 mi SW
- Manahawkin8.3 mi SW
- Beach Haven West8.7 mi SW
- Stafford8.9 mi W
- Barnegat9.1 mi W
- Ocean Acres9.2 mi W
- Lacey11.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Barnegat Light
What county is Barnegat Light in?
Barnegat Light is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Barnegat Light, NJ?
640 people lived in Barnegat Light at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barnegat Light, NJ?
The ZIP code of Barnegat Light is 08006.
What is the elevation of Barnegat Light?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barnegat Light?
Harvey Cedars (4.0 mi), Waretown (5.3 mi), Ocean (6.1 mi), Forked River (6.6 mi), Surf City (6.9 mi).
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