South Toms River
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
South Toms River is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 3,643 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beachwood, 0.8 miles S.
- 3,643residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 3,147 / sq mipopulation density
- 08722ZIP code
About South Toms River
South Toms River is a borough in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,643, a decrease of 41 (−1.1%) from the 2010 census count of 3,684, which in turn reflected an increase of 50 (+1.4%) from the 3,634 counted in the 2000 census.
South Toms River was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 28, 1927, from portions of Berkeley Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 3, 1927. The borough was named for the Toms River and the neighboring community of Toms River, which were named for Capt. William Tom.
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Living in South Toms River
- Median household income
- $103,503
- Median home value
- $299,700
- Median rent
- $2,063/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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South Toms River had 3,643 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,643 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,147 per sq mi (1,215 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Toms River at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,643 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9395° N, 74.2056° W |
| ZIP code | 08722 |
| Official website | boroughofsouthtomsriver.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3469510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Toms River
- Beachwood0.8 mi S
- Pine Beach1.9 mi E
- Holiday City South2.0 mi NW
- Berkeley2.0 mi S
- Silver Ridge2.3 mi NW
- Holiday Heights2.7 mi W
- Island Heights3.3 mi E
- Ocean Gate3.9 mi E
- Holiday City-Berkeley4.2 mi W
- Toms River4.3 mi NE
- Pine Lake Park5.1 mi NW
- Pine Ridge at Crestwood5.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about South Toms River
What county is South Toms River in?
South Toms River is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of South Toms River, NJ?
3,643 people lived in South Toms River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Toms River, NJ?
The ZIP code of South Toms River is 08722.
What is the elevation of South Toms River?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Toms River?
Beachwood (0.8 mi), Pine Beach (1.9 mi), Holiday City South (2.0 mi), Berkeley (2.0 mi), Silver Ridge (2.3 mi).
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