Neptune
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Neptune is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 28,061 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Neptune City, 1.4 miles SE.
- 28,061residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 21.0 km²
- 3,453 / sq mipopulation density
- 07753main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Neptune
Neptune Township is a township in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 28,061, an increase of 126 (+0.5%) from the 2010 census count of 27,935, which in turn reflected an increase of 245 (+0.9%) from the 27,690 counted in the 2000 census.
Featuring Jersey Shore Medical Center, the historic community of Ocean Grove, along with office parks and cultural amenities, Neptune Township has been a longtime regional commercial and cultural hub of the Jersey Shore. The township was named for Neptune, the Roman water deity; referring to its location on the Atlantic Ocean.
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Living in Neptune
- Median household income
- $101,017
- Median home value
- $455,900
- Median rent
- $1,876/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Neptune had 28,061 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,061 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,453 per sq mi (1,333 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Neptune at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 28,061 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.13 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi (1.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2138° N, 74.0537° W |
| ZIP codes | 07753, 07712, 07720, 07756 |
| Official website | neptunetownship.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402549890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Neptune
- Neptune City1.4 mi SE
- Shark River Hills1.5 mi S
- Wanamassa2.1 mi NE
- Bradley Beach2.4 mi E
- Asbury Park2.4 mi E
- Interlaken2.4 mi NE
- Ocean Grove2.5 mi E
- Avon-by-the-Sea2.6 mi SE
- Belmar2.8 mi SE
- Ocean3.0 mi N
- West Belmar3.1 mi S
- Allenhurst3.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Neptune
What county is Neptune in?
Neptune is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Neptune, NJ?
28,061 people lived in Neptune at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Neptune, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07753. Other ZIP codes: 07712, 07720, 07756.
What is the elevation of Neptune?
174 feet (53 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Neptune?
Neptune City (1.4 mi), Shark River Hills (1.5 mi), Wanamassa (2.1 mi), Bradley Beach (2.4 mi), Asbury Park (2.4 mi).
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