Plumsted
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Plumsted is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 8,072 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is New Egypt, 2.6 miles NW.
- 8,072residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 39.1 sq miland area · 101.4 km²
- 206 / sq mipopulation density
- 08533main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Plumsted
Plumsted Township is a township in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 8,072, a decrease of 349 (−4.1%) from the 2010 census count of 8,421, which in turn reflected an increase of 1,146 (+15.8%) from the 7,275 counted in the 2000 census. The 2010 population was the highest recorded in any decennial census.
Plumsted Township was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 11, 1845, from portions of Jackson Township, while the area was still part of Monmouth County. Plumsted Township became part of the newly created Ocean County on February 15, 1850. The township was named for Clement Plumstead, an English Quaker who bought a large parcel of land, but never set foot in the area.
At one time, Plumsted included five separate Superfund sites, four of which have been removed from the National Priorities List.
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Living in Plumsted
- Median household income
- $103,625
- Median home value
- $451,000
- Median rent
- $1,707/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Plumsted had 8,072 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,072 |
|---|---|
| Density | 206 per sq mi (80 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plumsted at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 8,072 (2020) |
| Land area | 39.14 sq mi (101.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0457° N, 74.4852° W |
| ZIP codes | 08533, 08511 |
| Official website | plumsted.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402959790 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plumsted
- New Egypt2.6 mi NW
- Cookstown3.3 mi W
- New Hanover5.2 mi SW
- McGuire AFB5.6 mi W
- North Hanover6.1 mi NW
- Cream Ridge6.6 mi NW
- Browns Mills6.7 mi SW
- Country Lake Estates7.2 mi S
- Fort Dix7.3 mi SW
- Jackson7.4 mi NE
- Cedar Glen Lakes7.8 mi SE
- Upper Freehold7.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plumsted
What county is Plumsted in?
Plumsted is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Plumsted, NJ?
8,072 people lived in Plumsted at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plumsted, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08533. Other ZIP codes: 08511.
What is the elevation of Plumsted?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plumsted?
New Egypt (2.6 mi), Cookstown (3.3 mi), New Hanover (5.2 mi), McGuire AFB (5.6 mi), North Hanover (6.1 mi).
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