Ocean township, New Jersey
Ocean township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ocean township is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 28,088. The land area covers 10.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 28,088 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,968 | ±374 | 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 | 11,864 | ±400 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,968 | ±374 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 896 | ±197 |
| Median Home Value | $678,300 | ±$17,260 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,530 | ±$96 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,626 | ±$8,568 |
| Per Capita Income | $60,224 | ±$4,368 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,270 | ±667 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,977 | ±606 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.1% | ±4.5% |
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: 27,992 (2024)
ID: 184032
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
399 MONMOUTH RD, OAKHURST NJ 07755-1589
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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 | 09-12 | LAKE COMO, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Long Branch, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | FREEHOLD, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | OLD BRIDGE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOWELL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WALL, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | FARMINGDALE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ASBURY PARK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | MORGANVILLE, 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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MCI Institute of NJ
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College | 1.0 mi away | 901 West Park Avenue St 201, Ocean, NJ, 07712 |
7326951190
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OCEAN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 701 DEAL ROAD, OAKHURST, NJ, 07755 |
(201) 531-5092
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Monmouth University
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College | 2.2 mi away | 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ, 07764-1898 |
7325713400
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ELBERON BRANCH
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 168 LINCOLN AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, NJ, 07740 |
(908) 870-1776
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Advantage Career Institute
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College Vocational | 3.8 mi away | 215 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ, 07724 |
7324404110
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WEST LONG BRANCH PUB. LIB.
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 95 POPLAR AVENUE, W. LONG BRANCH, NJ, 07764 |
(201) 222-5993
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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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ASBURY PARK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 500 FIRST AVENUE, ASBURY PARK, NJ, 07712 |
(201) 774-4221
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MCVSD
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College Vocational | 11.5 mi away | 4000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ, 07728-5033 |
73243179420
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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 25 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, NEPTUNE, NJ, 07753 |
(201) 775-8241
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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 LONG BRANCH-OAKHURST, NJ US, located 3.3 miles from Ocean township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.8° | 24.8° | 33.3° | 4.20" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 25.9° | 34.5° | 3.31" | — |
| March | 49.2° | 32.3° | 40.8° | 4.33" | — |
| April | 58.9° | 41.0° | 50.0° | 3.91" | — |
| May | 68.3° | 50.8° | 59.5° | 4.13" | — |
| June | 77.8° | 60.9° | 69.3° | 4.34" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 66.8° | 75.1° | 4.40" | — |
| August | 81.8° | 65.4° | 73.6° | 6.27" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 58.9° | 67.6° | 4.33" | — |
| October | 65.5° | 46.9° | 56.2° | 4.71" | — |
| November | 55.6° | 37.3° | 46.4° | 3.82" | — |
| December | 46.9° | 30.0° | 38.4° | 4.78" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhurst CDP | CDP | 0.6 mi | — |
| Wanamassa CDP | CDP | 1.2 mi | — |
| Interlaken borough | Borough | 1.6 mi | — |
| Deal borough | Borough | 1.8 mi | — |
| Allenhurst borough | Borough | 2.0 mi | — |
| Loch Arbour village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402554270. • 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.