Dover Beaches South

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey

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Dover Beaches South is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 1,331 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seaside Heights, 0.7 miles S.

About Dover Beaches South

Dover Beaches South, more commonly known as Ortley Beach, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Toms River, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Dover Beaches South had a population of 1,331. Dover Beaches South is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean.

Toms River Township is split by the United States Census Bureau into three CDPs; Toms River CDP on the mainland, comprising over 95% of the township's population, along with the Jersey Shore communities of Dover Beaches North and Dover Beaches South.

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Living in Dover Beaches South

Median household income
$144,844
Median home value
$753,400
Median rent
$1,489/mo
Median age
65.3
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Dover Beaches South, NJ population

Dover Beaches South had 1,331 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,331
Density2,141 per sq mi (827 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Dover Beaches South at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyOcean County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,331 (2020)
Land area0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Water area0.39 sq mi (1.00 km²)
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates39.9549° N, 74.0801° W
ZIP code08751
Census code (GEOID)3418151

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Dover Beaches South

What county is Dover Beaches South in?

Dover Beaches South is in Ocean County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Dover Beaches South, NJ?

1,331 people lived in Dover Beaches South at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Dover Beaches South, NJ?

The ZIP code of Dover Beaches South is 08751.

What is the elevation of Dover Beaches South?

3 feet (1 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Dover Beaches South?

Seaside Heights (0.7 mi), Lavallette (1.1 mi), Seaside Park (2.0 mi), Dover Beaches North (2.6 mi), Island Heights (3.5 mi).

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