Point Pleasant
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
Point Pleasant is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 18,941 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bay Head, 1.3 miles SE.
- 18,941residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 5,425 / sq mipopulation density
- 08742ZIP code
About Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore, in northern Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 18,941, an increase of 549 (+3.0%) from the 2010 census count of 18,392, which in turn reflected a decline of 914 (−4.7%) from the 19,306 counted at the 2000 census.
The borough is a Jersey Shore community situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that divides the Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean at the Manasquan Inlet; the borough derives its name from this location.
Point Pleasant was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21, 1920, from portions of Brick Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 19, 1920. The borough was reincorporated on March 12, 1928. Point Pleasant is distinct from Point Pleasant Beach, which is a separate community. The borough gets its name from Point Pleasant Beach, which gets its name from its location at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that divides the Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean at the Manasquan Inlet.
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Living in Point Pleasant
- Median household income
- $115,625
- Median home value
- $575,300
- Median rent
- $1,930/mo
- Median age
- 46.1
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Point Pleasant had 18,941 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,941 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,425 per sq mi (2,095 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Point Pleasant at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 18,941 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.49 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.67 sq mi (1.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0777° N, 74.0699° W |
| ZIP code | 08742 |
| Official website | ptboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3459880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Point Pleasant
- Bay Head1.3 mi SE
- Point Pleasant Beach1.7 mi NE
- Mantoloking1.9 mi SE
- Brielle1.9 mi N
- Brick2.3 mi SW
- Manasquan2.9 mi NE
- Sea Girt4.1 mi NE
- Allenwood4.3 mi N
- Ramtown5.0 mi NW
- Spring Lake Heights5.1 mi N
- Spring Lake5.7 mi NE
- Leisure Village East5.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Point Pleasant
What county is Point Pleasant in?
Point Pleasant is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Point Pleasant, NJ?
18,941 people lived in Point Pleasant at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Point Pleasant, NJ?
The ZIP code of Point Pleasant is 08742.
What is the elevation of Point Pleasant?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Point Pleasant?
Bay Head (1.3 mi), Point Pleasant Beach (1.7 mi), Mantoloking (1.9 mi), Brielle (1.9 mi), Brick (2.3 mi).
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