Ocean Gate
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey

Ocean Gate is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 1,932 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Island Heights, 1.2 miles NW.
- 1,932residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.2 km²
- 4,295 / sq mipopulation density
- 08740main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ocean Gate
Ocean Gate 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 1,932, a decrease of 79 (−3.9%) from the 2010 census count of 2,011, which in turn reflected a decline of 65 (−3.1%) from the 2,076 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Ocean Gate
- Median household income
- $69,397
- Median home value
- $358,000
- Median rent
- $1,604/mo
- Median age
- 51.8
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Ocean Gate had 1,932 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,932 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,295 per sq mi (1,658 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean Gate at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,932 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9265° N, 74.1348° W |
| ZIP codes | 08740, 08732 |
| Official website | oceangatenjgov.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3454450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean Gate
- Island Heights1.2 mi NW
- Pine Beach2.0 mi W
- Seaside Park3.0 mi E
- Berkeley3.2 mi W
- Seaside Heights3.2 mi NE
- Dover Beaches South3.5 mi NE
- Beachwood3.6 mi W
- South Toms River3.9 mi W
- Lavallette4.5 mi NE
- Toms River5.0 mi N
- Dover Beaches North5.7 mi NE
- Holiday City South5.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Gate
What county is Ocean Gate in?
Ocean Gate is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Ocean Gate, NJ?
1,932 people lived in Ocean Gate at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean Gate, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08740. Other ZIP codes: 08732.
What is the elevation of Ocean Gate?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocean Gate?
Island Heights (1.2 mi), Pine Beach (2.0 mi), Seaside Park (3.0 mi), Berkeley (3.2 mi), Seaside Heights (3.2 mi).
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