Ocean
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Ocean is a township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 27,672 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakhurst, 0.6 miles NE.
- 27,672residents (2020 Census)
- 66 ftelevation · 20 m
- 10.9 sq miland area · 28.1 km²
- 2,546 / sq mipopulation density
- 07755main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Ocean
Ocean Township is a township situated on the Jersey Shore in east central Monmouth County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. Ocean Township has no central downtown and consists of three main unincorporated communities: Oakhurst, Wanamassa, and Wayside. The township is divided into two ZIP codes, 07755 (Oakhurst) and 07712 (Wanamassa and Wayside). Small portions have Allenhurst (07711), Deal (07723) and Long Branch (07740) ZIP codes.
As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 27,672, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 381 (+1.4%) from the 27,291 recorded at the 2010 census, which in turn reflected an increase of 332 (+1.2%) from the 26,959 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Ocean
- Median household income
- $108,626
- Median home value
- $678,300
- Median rent
- $1,530/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Ocean had 27,672 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,672 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,546 per sq mi (983 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 27,672 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.87 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2544° N, 74.0319° W |
| ZIP codes | 07755, 07711, 07712, 07723, 07764 |
| Official website | oceantwp.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402554270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean
- Oakhurst0.6 mi NE
- Wanamassa1.2 mi S
- Interlaken1.6 mi SE
- Deal1.8 mi E
- Allenhurst2.0 mi SE
- Loch Arbour2.3 mi SE
- West Long Branch2.4 mi N
- Asbury Park2.5 mi SE
- Eatontown2.8 mi NW
- Neptune3.0 mi S
- Ocean Grove3.2 mi SE
- Tinton Falls3.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean
What county is Ocean in?
Ocean is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Ocean, NJ?
27,672 people lived in Ocean at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07755. Other ZIP codes: 07711, 07712, 07723, 07764.
What is the elevation of Ocean?
66 feet (20 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocean?
Oakhurst (0.6 mi), Wanamassa (1.2 mi), Interlaken (1.6 mi), Deal (1.8 mi), Allenhurst (2.0 mi).
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