Shrewsbury

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

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Shrewsbury is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, with 4,184 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Silver, 1.4 miles NE.

About Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is a borough in eastern Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Located within the heart of the northern Jersey Shore region, the borough is a bedroom community of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,184, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 375 (+9.8%) from the 2010 census count of 3,809, which in turn reflected an increase of 219 (+6.1%) from the 3,590 counted in the 2000 census.

Shrewsbury was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1926, from portions of Shrewsbury Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 11, 1926. The borough's name comes from Shrewsbury, England.

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Living in Shrewsbury

Median household income
$178,958
Median home value
$811,400
Median rent
$3,472/mo
Median age
43.4
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Shrewsbury, NJ population

Shrewsbury had 4,184 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,184
Density1,936 per sq mi (748 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Shrewsbury at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyMonmouth County
TypeBorough
Population4,184 (2020)
Land area2.16 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates40.3265° N, 74.0574° W
ZIP codes07702, 07703, 07739
Official websiteshrewsburyboro.com
Census code (GEOID)3467350

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Shrewsbury

What county is Shrewsbury in?

Shrewsbury is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Shrewsbury, NJ?

4,184 people lived in Shrewsbury at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shrewsbury, NJ?

The main ZIP code is 07702. Other ZIP codes: 07703, 07739.

What is the elevation of Shrewsbury?

46 feet (14 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shrewsbury?

Little Silver (1.4 mi), Red Bank (1.6 mi), Oceanport (2.2 mi), Eatontown (2.4 mi), Fair Haven (2.6 mi).

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