Island Heights
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey

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.
- 1,650residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 2,710 / sq mipopulation density
- 08732main ZIP code (3 in total)
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 had 1,650 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,650 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,710 per sq mi (1,046 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Island Heights at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,650 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9418° N, 74.1438° W |
| ZIP codes | 08732, 08740, 08741 |
| Official website | islandheightsboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3434530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Island Heights
- Ocean Gate1.2 mi SE
- Pine Beach1.4 mi W
- Beachwood3.2 mi W
- South Toms River3.3 mi W
- Berkeley3.3 mi SW
- Seaside Heights3.5 mi E
- Dover Beaches South3.5 mi E
- Seaside Park3.6 mi E
- Toms River3.8 mi N
- Lavallette4.3 mi NE
- Holiday City South5.0 mi W
- Silver Ridge5.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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