Surf City
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
Surf City is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 1,243 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ship Bottom, 1.4 miles SW.
- 1,243residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,671 / sq mipopulation density
- 08008ZIP code
About Surf City
Surf City is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in southern Ocean County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,243, an increase of 38 (+3.2%) from the 2010 census count of 1,205, which in turn had reflected a decline of 237 (−16.4%) from the 1,442 counted in the 2000 census. The borough borders the Atlantic Ocean on Long Beach Island.
What is now Surf City was originally formed as Long Beach City borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on September 19, 1894, from portions of Stafford Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. The borough was renamed Surf City by a resolution of the Borough Council as of May 26, 1899. The name was changed to avoid confusion with other places on the island and along the Jersey Shore.
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Living in Surf City
- Median household income
- $118,750
- Median home value
- $1,034,000
- Median rent
- $2,056/mo
- Median age
- 62.9
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Surf City had 1,243 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,671 per sq mi (645 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Surf City at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,243 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.74 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6643° N, 74.1716° W |
| ZIP code | 08008 |
| Official website | surfcity-nj-gov.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3471640 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Surf City
- Ship Bottom1.4 mi SW
- Harvey Cedars2.9 mi NE
- Beach Haven West3.4 mi W
- Manahawkin4.2 mi NW
- North Beach Haven4.9 mi SW
- Long Beach5.2 mi SW
- Stafford5.7 mi NW
- Eagleswood6.1 mi W
- Barnegat Light6.9 mi NE
- Beach Haven7.7 mi SW
- Ocean Acres7.9 mi NW
- Little Egg Harbor8.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Surf City
What county is Surf City in?
Surf City is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Surf City, NJ?
1,243 people lived in Surf City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Surf City, NJ?
The ZIP code of Surf City is 08008.
What is the elevation of Surf City?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Surf City?
Ship Bottom (1.4 mi), Harvey Cedars (2.9 mi), Beach Haven West (3.4 mi), Manahawkin (4.2 mi), North Beach Haven (4.9 mi).
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