Island Heights

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey

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Island Heights is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 1,650 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocean Gate, 1.2 miles SE.

About Island Heights

Island Heights is a borough in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,650, a decrease of 23 (−1.4%) from the 2010 census count of 1,673, which in turn reflected a decline of 78 (−4.5%) from the 1,751 counted in the 2000 census.

The borough is a dry town where alcohol cannot legally be sold.

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Living in Island Heights

Median household income
$109,231
Median home value
$546,800
Median rent
$1,750/mo
Median age
52.6
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Island Heights, NJ population

Island Heights had 1,650 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,650
Density2,710 per sq mi (1,046 per km²)

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

Island Heights at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyOcean County
TypeBorough
Population1,650 (2020)
Land area0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Water area0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²)
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates39.9418° N, 74.1438° W
ZIP codes08732, 08740, 08741
Official websiteislandheightsboro.com
Census code (GEOID)3434530

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

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Frequently asked questions about Island Heights

What county is Island Heights in?

Island Heights is in Ocean County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Island Heights, NJ?

1,650 people lived in Island Heights at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Island Heights, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 08732. Other ZIP codes: 08740, 08741.

What is the elevation of Island Heights?

36 feet (11 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Island Heights?

Ocean Gate (1.2 mi), Pine Beach (1.4 mi), Beachwood (3.2 mi), South Toms River (3.3 mi), Berkeley (3.3 mi).

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