Toms River
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
Toms River is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 95,438 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Leisure Village East, 3.4 miles N.
- 95,438residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 40.5 sq miland area · 105.0 km²
- 2,354 / sq mipopulation density
- 08753main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Toms River
Toms River is a township located on the Jersey Shore in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its mainland portion is also a census-designated place of the same name, which serves as the county seat of Ocean County. Formerly known as the Township of Dover, voters in a 2006 referendum approved a change of the official name to the Township of Toms River, adopting the name of the largest unincorporated community within the township. The township is a bedroom suburb of New York City in the New York metropolitan area, and a regional commercial hub in central New Jersey.
As of the 2020 United States census, the township was the state's eighth-most-populous municipality, with a population of 95,438, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 4,199 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 91,239, which had in turn reflected an increase of 1,533 (+1.7%) from the 89,706 counted in the 2000 census.
Toms River is featured in various TV and news media, including MTV's Made and Jersey Shore (seasons 1, 3, and 5), HBO's Boardwalk Empire, and the original The Amityville Horror movie. In 1998, Toms River East Little League won the Little League World Series. The township has what is said to be the second-largest Halloween parade in the world.
In 2006, Toms River was ranked by Morgan Quitno Press as the 15th safest city in the United States, of 369 cities nationwide. In 2007, Toms River was again ranked as the 14th-safest city in the United States of 371 cities nationwide.
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Living in Toms River
- Median household income
- $99,547
- Median home value
- $416,700
- Median rent
- $1,726/mo
- Median age
- 42.5
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Toms River had 95,438 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 95,438 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,354 per sq mi (909 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Toms River at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 95,438 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.54 sq mi (105.0 km²) |
| Water area | 12.34 sq mi (31.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9943° N, 74.1662° W |
| ZIP codes | 08753, 08723, 08732, 08735, 08741, 08755 |
| Official website | tomsrivertownship.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3402973125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Toms River
- Leisure Village East3.4 mi N
- Leisure Village3.6 mi N
- Island Heights3.8 mi S
- Pine Beach4.0 mi S
- South Toms River4.3 mi SW
- Silver Ridge4.3 mi SW
- Holiday City South4.7 mi SW
- Beachwood4.9 mi S
- Pine Lake Park4.9 mi W
- Ocean Gate5.0 mi S
- Dover Beaches North5.1 mi E
- Lavallette5.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Toms River
What county is Toms River in?
Toms River is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Toms River, NJ?
95,438 people lived in Toms River at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Toms River, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08753. Other ZIP codes: 08723, 08732, 08735, 08741, 08755.
What is the elevation of Toms River?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Toms River?
Leisure Village East (3.4 mi), Leisure Village (3.6 mi), Island Heights (3.8 mi), Pine Beach (4.0 mi), South Toms River (4.3 mi).
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