Colts Neck
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Colts Neck is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 9,957 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lincroft, 3.4 miles NE.
- 9,957residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 30.7 sq miland area · 79.6 km²
- 324 / sq mipopulation density
- 07722main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Colts Neck
Colts Neck Township is a township in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located in the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 9,957, a decrease of 185 (−1.8%) from the 2010 census count of 10,142, which in turn reflected a decline of 2,189 (−17.8%) from the 12,331 counted in the 2000 census.
The municipality of Colts Neck Township was initially established by an act of the New Jersey Legislature as Atlantic Township on February 18, 1847, carved from portions of Freehold, Middletown and Shrewsbury townships. The name was changed to "Colts Neck Township" as of November 6, 1962, based on the results of a referendum held that day.
The township has been ranked as one of the state's highest-income communities. Based on data from the American Community Survey for 2013–2017, Colts Neck residents had a median household income of $167,480, ranked fifth in the state among municipalities with more than 10,000 residents, more than double the statewide median of $76,475.
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Living in Colts Neck
- Median household income
- $199,573
- Median home value
- $917,200
- Median rent
- $2,777/mo
- Median age
- 47.6
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Colts Neck had 9,957 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,957 |
|---|---|
| Density | 324 per sq mi (125 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colts Neck at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 9,957 (2020) |
| Land area | 30.72 sq mi (79.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.08 sq mi (2.79 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2944° N, 74.1679° W |
| ZIP codes | 07722, 07738 |
| Official website | colts-neck.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402514560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colts Neck
- Lincroft3.4 mi NE
- East Freehold4.1 mi W
- Tinton Falls4.3 mi SE
- Holmdel5.6 mi N
- Marlboro5.8 mi NW
- Eatontown6.0 mi E
- Freehold6.2 mi SW
- Shrewsbury6.2 mi E
- Red Bank6.5 mi NE
- Morganville6.6 mi NW
- Farmingdale6.6 mi S
- Fairview6.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Colts Neck
What county is Colts Neck in?
Colts Neck is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Colts Neck, NJ?
9,957 people lived in Colts Neck at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colts Neck, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07722. Other ZIP codes: 07738.
What is the elevation of Colts Neck?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colts Neck?
Lincroft (3.4 mi), East Freehold (4.1 mi), Tinton Falls (4.3 mi), Holmdel (5.6 mi), Marlboro (5.8 mi).
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