Berkeley
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Berkeley is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 43,754 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beachwood, 1.2 miles NW.
- 43,754residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 42.7 sq miland area · 110.6 km²
- 1,024 / sq mipopulation density
- 08721main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Berkeley
Berkeley Township is a township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, extending from the Jersey Shore westward into the New Jersey Pine Barrens. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 43,754, the highest ever in any decennial count and an increase of 2,499 (+6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 41,255, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,264 (+3.2%) from the 39,991 counted in the 2000 census.
Berkeley Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 31, 1875, from portions of Dover Township (now Toms River Township). Sections of the township were taken to form Seaside Park (March 3, 1898), Seaside Heights (February 6, 1913), Beachwood (March 22, 1917), Ocean Gate (February 28, 1918) Pine Beach (February 26, 1925), South Toms River (March 28, 1927), and Island Beach (June 23, 1933, reabsorbed into Berkeley Township in 1965). The township was named for John Berkeley, 1st Baron Berkeley of Stratton, one of the founders of the Province of New Jersey.
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Living in Berkeley
- Median household income
- $66,008
- Median home value
- $310,000
- Median rent
- $1,683/mo
- Median age
- 61.3
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Berkeley had 43,754 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,754 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,024 per sq mi (396 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Berkeley at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 43,754 (2020) |
| Land area | 42.71 sq mi (110.6 km²) |
| Water area | 11.54 sq mi (29.89 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9128° N, 74.1931° W |
| ZIP codes | 08721, 08722, 08732, 08734, 08740, 08741 |
| Official website | twp.berkeley.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402905305 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Berkeley
- Beachwood1.2 mi NW
- South Toms River2.0 mi N
- Pine Beach2.0 mi NE
- Ocean Gate3.2 mi E
- Island Heights3.3 mi NE
- Holiday City South3.7 mi NW
- Holiday Heights3.9 mi NW
- Silver Ridge4.2 mi NW
- Lacey4.8 mi SW
- Holiday City-Berkeley5.7 mi NW
- Toms River5.8 mi N
- Forked River6.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Berkeley
What county is Berkeley in?
Berkeley is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Berkeley, NJ?
43,754 people lived in Berkeley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Berkeley, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08721. Other ZIP codes: 08722, 08732, 08734, 08740, 08741.
What is the elevation of Berkeley?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Berkeley?
Beachwood (1.2 mi), South Toms River (2.0 mi), Pine Beach (2.0 mi), Ocean Gate (3.2 mi), Island Heights (3.3 mi).
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