Forked River
Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey
Forked River is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 5,274 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waretown, 2.5 miles S.
- 5,274residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 1,928 / sq mipopulation density
- 08734ZIP code
About Forked River
Forked River () is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Lacey Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 5,274, an increase of 30 (+0.6%) from the 5,244 enumerated at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 330 (+6.7%) from the 4.914 counted in the 2000 census.
Many Ocean County residents commonly refer to all of Lacey Township as Forked River. The first word is pronounced by locals with two syllables (). Pronouncing the first word with one syllable () is considered a sign of a new resident or outsider (an example of a shibboleth).
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Living in Forked River
- Median household income
- $91,493
- Median home value
- $437,000
- Median rent
- $2,170/mo
- Median age
- 49.9
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Forked River had 5,274 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,274 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,928 per sq mi (744 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forked River at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,274 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.74 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8255° N, 74.1841° W |
| ZIP code | 08734 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3424180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forked River
- Waretown2.5 mi S
- Ocean3.0 mi SW
- Lacey4.6 mi NW
- Berkeley6.1 mi N
- Barnegat6.4 mi SW
- Barnegat Light6.6 mi SE
- Beachwood7.2 mi N
- Ocean Gate7.5 mi N
- Pine Beach7.7 mi N
- Ocean Acres7.7 mi SW
- South Toms River8.0 mi N
- Island Heights8.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forked River
What county is Forked River in?
Forked River is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Forked River, NJ?
5,274 people lived in Forked River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forked River, NJ?
The ZIP code of Forked River is 08734.
What is the elevation of Forked River?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forked River?
Waretown (2.5 mi), Ocean (3.0 mi), Lacey (4.6 mi), Berkeley (6.1 mi), Barnegat (6.4 mi).
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