Ocean
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Ocean is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 8,835 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 59 ft (18 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Waretown, 1.0 miles E.
- 8,835residents (2020 Census)
- 59 ftelevation · 18 m
- 20.9 sq miland area · 54.0 km²
- 423 / sq mipopulation density
- 08758ZIP code
About Ocean
Ocean Township is a township located on the Jersey Shore in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 8,835, its largest ever decennial count and an increase of 503 (+6.0%) from the 2010 census count of 8,332, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,882 (+29.2%) from the 6,450 counted in the 2000 census.
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Living in Ocean
- Median household income
- $100,524
- Median home value
- $475,200
- Median rent
- $1,217/mo
- Median age
- 52.1
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Ocean had 8,835 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,835 |
|---|---|
| Density | 423 per sq mi (163 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ocean at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 8,835 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.87 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Water area | 11.70 sq mi (30.31 km²) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7877° N, 74.2119° W |
| ZIP code | 08758 |
| Official website | twpoceannj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402954300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ocean
- Waretown1.0 mi E
- Forked River3.0 mi NE
- Barnegat3.7 mi W
- Ocean Acres4.8 mi SW
- Lacey5.7 mi NW
- Barnegat Light6.1 mi SE
- Stafford6.3 mi SW
- Manahawkin6.9 mi S
- Harvey Cedars7.1 mi SE
- Beach Haven West8.1 mi S
- Berkeley8.7 mi N
- Surf City8.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean
What county is Ocean in?
Ocean is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Ocean, NJ?
8,835 people lived in Ocean at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ocean, NJ?
The ZIP code of Ocean is 08758.
What is the elevation of Ocean?
59 feet (18 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ocean?
Waretown (1.0 mi), Forked River (3.0 mi), Barnegat (3.7 mi), Ocean Acres (4.8 mi), Lacey (5.7 mi).
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