Dover Beaches South
Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey

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.
- 1,331residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 2,141 / sq mipopulation density
- 08751ZIP code
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 had 1,331 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,141 per sq mi (827 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dover Beaches South at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,331 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9549° N, 74.0801° W |
| ZIP code | 08751 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3418151 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dover Beaches South
- Seaside Heights0.7 mi S
- Lavallette1.1 mi NE
- Seaside Park2.0 mi S
- Dover Beaches North2.6 mi N
- Island Heights3.5 mi W
- Ocean Gate3.5 mi SW
- Pine Beach4.9 mi W
- Toms River5.3 mi NW
- Berkeley6.7 mi SW
- Beachwood6.7 mi W
- South Toms River6.7 mi W
- Mantoloking7.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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