Point Pleasant Beach
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
Point Pleasant Beach is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 4,766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brielle, 1.3 miles NW.
- 4,766residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 3,348 / sq mipopulation density
- 08742main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Point Pleasant Beach
Point Pleasant Beach is a coastal borough situated on the Jersey Shore, and the northernmost community directly facing the Atlantic Ocean within Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It lies at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, which serves as a barrier island separating Barnegat Bay from the open Atlantic Ocean. The borough's name is derived from its location.
As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,766, an increase of 101 (+2.2%) from the 2010 census count of 4,665, which in turn reflected a decline of 649 (−12.2%) from the 5,314 counted in the 2000 census.
Point Pleasant Beach was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 18, 1886, from portions of Brick Township, subject to the results of a referendum passed the previous day. Point Pleasant Beach lies immediately to the east of Point Pleasant, an entirely separate municipality within Ocean County.
The borough's boardwalk is approximately one mile long, spanning the coastline from the Manasquan Inlet at the north to New Jersey Avenue in the south. The central third of the boardwalk is largely amusement rides, the Jenkinson's Aquarium, the Jenkinson's Arcades, pizza joints, ice cream parlors, games-of-chance and miniature golf courses. There are fees of up to $10 per person age 12 or over to access the various beaches, as well as parking fees of up to $2.50 per hour or more.
The beach was ranked eighth-best in New Jersey in the "2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest" sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium.
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Living in Point Pleasant Beach
- Median household income
- $141,716
- Median home value
- $850,300
- Median rent
- $1,820/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Point Pleasant Beach had 4,766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,348 per sq mi (1,293 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Point Pleasant Beach at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,766 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0926° N, 74.0452° W |
| ZIP codes | 08742, 08730 |
| Official website | pointpleasantbeach.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3459910 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Point Pleasant Beach
- Brielle1.3 mi NW
- Manasquan1.4 mi N
- Bay Head1.5 mi S
- Point Pleasant1.7 mi SW
- Mantoloking2.5 mi S
- Sea Girt2.7 mi N
- Brick3.9 mi SW
- Spring Lake Heights3.9 mi N
- Allenwood4.1 mi NW
- Spring Lake4.3 mi N
- West Belmar5.4 mi N
- Lake Como5.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Point Pleasant Beach
What county is Point Pleasant Beach in?
Point Pleasant Beach is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?
4,766 people lived in Point Pleasant Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08742. Other ZIP codes: 08730.
What is the elevation of Point Pleasant Beach?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Point Pleasant Beach?
Brielle (1.3 mi), Manasquan (1.4 mi), Bay Head (1.5 mi), Point Pleasant (1.7 mi), Mantoloking (2.5 mi).
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