Barnegat
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Barnegat is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 24,296 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocean Acres, 1.8 miles S.
- 24,296residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 34.2 sq miland area · 88.7 km²
- 710 / sq mipopulation density
- 08005main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Barnegat
Barnegat Township (pronounced "BAR-nuh-git") is a township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 24,296, the highest ever count at a decennial census and an increase of 3,360 (+16.0%) from the 2010 census count of 20,936, which in turn reflected an increase of 5,666 (+37.1%) from the 15,270 counted in the 2000 census.
What is now Barnegat Township was originally incorporated as Union Township on March 10, 1846, from portions of both Dover Township (now Toms River Township) and Stafford Township, while the area was still part of Monmouth County. It became part of the newly formed Ocean County on February 15, 1850. Portions of the township were taken to form Lacey Township (March 23, 1871), Ocean Township (April 13, 1876), Harvey Cedars (December 13, 1894) and Long Beach Township (March 23, 1899). Union Township changed its name to Barnegat Township as of January 1, 1977.
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Living in Barnegat
- Median household income
- $91,540
- Median home value
- $399,000
- Median rent
- $1,752/mo
- Median age
- 50.7
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Barnegat had 24,296 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,296 |
|---|---|
| Density | 710 per sq mi (274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Barnegat at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 24,296 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.24 sq mi (88.7 km²) |
| Water area | 6.40 sq mi (16.59 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7677° N, 74.2774° W |
| ZIP codes | 08005, 08758 |
| Official website | barnegat.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402903050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Barnegat
- Ocean Acres1.8 mi S
- Ocean3.7 mi E
- Stafford4.3 mi S
- Waretown4.7 mi E
- Manahawkin5.7 mi S
- Forked River6.4 mi NE
- Lacey6.7 mi N
- Beach Haven West6.9 mi S
- Eagleswood8.3 mi S
- Harvey Cedars8.6 mi SE
- Surf City9.1 mi SE
- Barnegat Light9.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Barnegat
What county is Barnegat in?
Barnegat is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Barnegat, NJ?
24,296 people lived in Barnegat at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Barnegat, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08005. Other ZIP codes: 08758.
What is the elevation of Barnegat?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Barnegat?
Ocean Acres (1.8 mi), Ocean (3.7 mi), Stafford (4.3 mi), Waretown (4.7 mi), Manahawkin (5.7 mi).
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