Howell
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Howell is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 53,537 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Farmingdale, 2.4 miles NE.
- 53,537residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 60.3 sq miland area · 156.1 km²
- 888 / sq mipopulation density
- 07731main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Howell
Howell Township is a township in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The township is the largest municipality in the county by total area, comprising about 61.21 square miles (158.5 km2). It is located in the New York Metro Area and has been a steadily growing bedroom community of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 53,537, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,462 (+4.8%) from the 2010 census count of 51,075, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,172 (+4.4%) from the 48,903 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Howell
- Median household income
- $134,854
- Median home value
- $507,200
- Median rent
- $2,280/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Howell had 53,537 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 53,537 |
|---|---|
| Density | 888 per sq mi (343 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Howell at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 53,537 (2020) |
| Land area | 60.27 sq mi (156.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1781° N, 74.2062° W |
| ZIP codes | 07731, 07727, 08720 |
| Official website | twp.howell.nj.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402533300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Howell
- Farmingdale2.4 mi NE
- Ramtown5.3 mi SE
- Wall5.8 mi E
- West Freehold5.9 mi NW
- Vista Center6.3 mi W
- Allenwood6.4 mi SE
- Freehold6.8 mi NW
- East Freehold7.0 mi N
- Lakewood7.0 mi S
- Colts Neck8.3 mi N
- Tinton Falls8.4 mi NE
- Neptune8.4 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Howell
What county is Howell in?
Howell is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Howell, NJ?
53,537 people lived in Howell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Howell, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07731. Other ZIP codes: 07727, 08720.
What is the elevation of Howell?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Howell?
Farmingdale (2.4 mi), Ramtown (5.3 mi), Wall (5.8 mi), West Freehold (5.9 mi), Vista Center (6.3 mi).
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