Hazlet township, New Jersey
Hazlet township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hazlet township is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,743. The land area covers 5.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 20,743 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,729 | ±286 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,957 | ±292 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,729 | ±286 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 228 | ±135 |
| Median Home Value | $465,900 | ±$13,206 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,400 | ±$723 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $122,020 | ±$7,991 |
| Per Capita Income | $51,789 | ±$2,622 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 749 | ±242 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 10,579 | ±438 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 20,641 (2024)
ID: 170318
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
1766 UNION AVE, HAZLET NJ 07730-2444
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GUS Population: 647,520 (2024)
ID: 130808
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
1 E MAIN ST, FREEHOLD NJ 07728-2278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | LONG BRANCH, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Alternative School Nearby | N | AVENEL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood
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College | 3.1 mi away | 200 Center Street, Keyport, NJ, 07735-5105 |
7327659126
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HAZLET MEMORIAL LIBRAY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 251 MIDDLE ROAD, HAZLET, NJ, 07730 |
(201) 264-7164
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Brookdale Community College
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College | 7.2 mi away | 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 |
7322242345
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UNION BEACH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.2 mi away | 810 UNION AVENUE, UNION BEACH, NJ, 07735 |
(201) 264-3792
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Universal Training Institute
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | 174 Jefferson Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861-4106 |
7328260155106
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KEYPORT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 109 BROAD STREET, KEYPORT, NJ, 07735 |
(201) 264-0543
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Torah Temimah Talmudical Seminary
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College | 9.1 mi away | 3323 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10312 |
7188538500
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MATAWAN-ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 165 MAIN STREET, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747 |
(201) 583-9100
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Advantage Career Institute
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College Vocational | 10.3 mi away | 215 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ, 07724 |
7324404110
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MIDDLETOWN TWSP. PUB. LIB.
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Library | 3.4 mi away | 55 NEW MONMOUTH ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, NJ, 07748 |
(201) 671-3700
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREEHOLD-MARLBORO, NJ US, located 8.9 miles from Hazlet township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 22.9° | 32.3° | 3.87" | — |
| February | 44.4° | 25.0° | 34.7° | 3.10" | — |
| March | 51.4° | 31.3° | 41.4° | 4.20" | — |
| April | 63.0° | 41.2° | 52.1° | 3.83" | — |
| May | 72.0° | 50.6° | 61.3° | 3.81" | — |
| June | 81.1° | 60.1° | 70.6° | 4.44" | — |
| July | 86.5° | 65.5° | 76.0° | 4.65" | — |
| August | 84.6° | 63.4° | 74.0° | 4.13" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 56.1° | 67.1° | 4.19" | — |
| October | 66.6° | 44.3° | 55.5° | 4.13" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 35.7° | 45.9° | 3.54" | — |
| December | 46.7° | 28.0° | 37.4° | 4.68" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Beach borough | Borough | 1.5 mi | — |
| Keyport borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Keansburg borough | Borough | 1.9 mi | — |
| North Middletown CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Cliffwood Beach CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Strathmore CDP | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402530690. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.