Waretown

Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey

Aerial view of Waretown, New Jersey
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Waretown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ocean County, New Jersey, with 1,483 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocean, 1.0 miles W.

About Waretown

Waretown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located on the Jersey Shore within Ocean Township, in Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the CDP's population was 1,483, a decrease of 86 (5.5%) from the 1,589 recorded at the 2010 United States census, which in turn had decreased by 13 (-0.8%) from the 1,582 counted at the 2000 census. Waretown is home to Albert Music Hall, an event venue.

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Median household income
$121,538
Median home value
$505,800
Median age
41.1
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Waretown, NJ population

Waretown had 1,483 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,483
Density1,605 per sq mi (620 per km²)

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

Waretown at a glance

StateNew Jersey (NJ)
CountyOcean County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,483 (2020)
Land area0.92 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates39.7900° N, 74.1936° W
ZIP code08758
Census code (GEOID)3476820

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

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Frequently asked questions about Waretown

What county is Waretown in?

Waretown is in Ocean County, New Jersey.

What is the population of Waretown, NJ?

1,483 people lived in Waretown at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Waretown, NJ?

The ZIP code of Waretown is 08758.

What is the elevation of Waretown?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Waretown?

Ocean (1.0 mi), Forked River (2.5 mi), Barnegat (4.7 mi), Barnegat Light (5.3 mi), Ocean Acres (5.7 mi).

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