Ocean Grove
Census-designated place in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Ocean Grove is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 3,057 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bradley Beach, 0.8 miles S.
- 3,057residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 8,247 / sq mipopulation density
- 07756main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) that is part of Neptune Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It had a population of 3,057 at the 2020 census, down from 3,342 in 2010. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean's Jersey Shore, between Asbury Park to the north and Bradley Beach to the south. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Ocean Grove is noted for its abundant examples of Victorian architecture and for the Great Auditorium, acclaimed as "the state's most wondrous wooden structure, soaring and sweeping, alive with the sound of music." Another building, a former high school, is now the Jersey Shore Arts Center.
Ocean Grove was founded in 1869 as an outgrowth of the camp meeting movement in the United States, when a group of Methodist clergymen, led by William B. Osborn and Ellwood H. Stokes, formed the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association to develop and operate a summer camp meeting site on the New Jersey seashore. By the early 20th century, the popular Christian meeting ground became known as the "Queen of Religious Resorts". The community's land is still owned by the Camp Meeting Association and leased to individual homeowners and businesses. Ocean Grove remains the longest-active camp meeting site in the United States.
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Living in Ocean Grove
- Median household income
- $89,286
- Median home value
- $790,100
- Median rent
- $1,488/mo
- Median age
- 62.2
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Ocean Grove had 3,057 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,057 |
|---|---|
| Density | 8,247 per sq mi (3,184 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean Grove at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,057 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2118° N, 74.0069° W |
| ZIP codes | 07756, 07720 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3454480 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean Grove
- Bradley Beach0.8 mi S
- Asbury Park0.8 mi N
- Loch Arbour1.5 mi N
- Avon-by-the-Sea1.5 mi S
- Neptune City1.6 mi SW
- Interlaken1.6 mi N
- Allenhurst1.7 mi N
- Wanamassa2.1 mi NW
- Belmar2.4 mi S
- Neptune2.5 mi W
- Shark River Hills2.5 mi SW
- Deal2.7 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Grove
What county is Ocean Grove in?
Ocean Grove is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Ocean Grove, NJ?
3,057 people lived in Ocean Grove at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean Grove, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07756. Other ZIP codes: 07720.
What is the elevation of Ocean Grove?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocean Grove?
Bradley Beach (0.8 mi), Asbury Park (0.8 mi), Loch Arbour (1.5 mi), Avon-by-the-Sea (1.5 mi), Neptune City (1.6 mi).
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