Rumson
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Rumson is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 7,343 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sea Bright, 1.4 miles SE.
- 7,343residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.1 km²
- 1,449 / sq mipopulation density
- 07760main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Rumson
Rumson is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and is part of the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 7,343, an increase of 221 (+3.1%) from the 2010 census count of 7,122, which in turn reflected a decline of 15 (−0.2%) from 7,137 in 2000.
Rumson was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 15, 1907, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, based on results of a referendum held on June 18, 1907.
The borough has been one of the state's highest-income communities. In the 2013–2017 American Community Survey, Rumson had a median household income of $158,229 (ranked 24th in the state) and included 43.9% of households earning more than $200,000 annually.
Rumson ranked among the highest annual property tax bills in New Jersey, and was the highest in Monmouth County, at $20,602 in 2018, compared to a statewide average of $8,767.
In 2010, Forbes.com listed Rumson as 192nd in its listing of "America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes", with a median home price of $1,104,271.
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Living in Rumson
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,679,300
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Rumson had 7,343 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,343 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,449 per sq mi (560 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rumson at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Monmouth County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 7,343 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.07 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Water area | 2.05 sq mi (5.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3621° N, 74.0045° W |
| ZIP codes | 07760, 07704, 07750 |
| Official website | rumsonnj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3465130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rumson
- Sea Bright1.4 mi SE
- Fair Haven1.8 mi W
- Monmouth Beach2.1 mi SE
- Little Silver2.3 mi SW
- Highlands3.0 mi N
- Oceanport3.3 mi S
- Navesink3.4 mi NW
- Red Bank3.4 mi W
- Atlantic Highlands3.7 mi N
- Shrewsbury3.7 mi SW
- Fairview4.0 mi W
- Middletown4.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rumson
What county is Rumson in?
Rumson is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Rumson, NJ?
7,343 people lived in Rumson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rumson, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07760. Other ZIP codes: 07704, 07750.
What is the elevation of Rumson?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rumson?
Sea Bright (1.4 mi), Fair Haven (1.8 mi), Monmouth Beach (2.1 mi), Little Silver (2.3 mi), Highlands (3.0 mi).
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