Howell

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

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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.

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, NJ population

Howell had 53,537 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census53,537
Density888 per sq mi (343 per km²)

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

Howell at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMonmouth County
TypeTownship
Population53,537 (2020)
Land area60.27 sq mi (156.1 km²)
Water area0.94 sq mi (2.44 km²)
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates40.1781° N, 74.2062° W
ZIP codes07731, 07727, 08720
Official websitetwp.howell.nj.us
Census code (GEOID)3402533300

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

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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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