Waretown
Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey

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.
- 1,483residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.4 km²
- 1,605 / sq mipopulation density
- 08758ZIP code
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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Living in Waretown
- Median household income
- $121,538
- Median home value
- $505,800
- Median age
- 41.1
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Waretown had 1,483 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,483 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,605 per sq mi (620 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waretown at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Ocean County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,483 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.92 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7900° N, 74.1936° W |
| ZIP code | 08758 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3476820 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waretown
- Ocean1.0 mi W
- Forked River2.5 mi N
- Barnegat4.7 mi W
- Barnegat Light5.3 mi SE
- Ocean Acres5.7 mi SW
- Lacey6.0 mi NW
- Harvey Cedars6.8 mi SE
- Stafford6.9 mi SW
- Manahawkin7.4 mi S
- Beach Haven West8.4 mi S
- Berkeley8.5 mi N
- Surf City8.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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