Ship Bottom borough, New Jersey
Ship Bottom borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ship Bottom borough is a geographic entity located in Ocean County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,126. The land area covers 0.71 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,126 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63.6 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 486 | ±75 | 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 | 2,089 | ±152 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 486 | ±75 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,603 | ±130 |
| Median Home Value | $975,800 | ±$54,010 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,455 | ±$216 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,750 | ±$33,141 |
| Per Capita Income | $94,068 | ±$11,895 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | ±2.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 35 | ±21 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 385 | ±75 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.9% | ±2.9% |
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: 1,125 (2024)
ID: 130865
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
1621 LONG BEACH BLVD, SHIP BOTTOM NJ 08008-4400
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GUS Population: 666,434 (2024)
ID: 109044
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR
PO BOX 2191, TOMS RIVER NJ 08754-2191
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Galloway, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Beach Haven, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WEST CREEK, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | SURF CITY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | FORKED RIVER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | WARETOWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | LITTLE EGG HARBOR, 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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Stockton University
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College | 21.4 mi away | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205-9441 |
6096521776
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LONG BEACH ISLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 217 S. CENTRAL AVE., SURF CITY, NJ, 08008 |
(609) 494-2480
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Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
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College Vocational | 23.5 mi away | 137 Bey Lea Rd, Toms River, NJ, 08753 |
73247331003139
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STAFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 129 N MAIN ST., MANAHAWKIN, NJ, 08050 |
(609) 597-3381
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Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
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College Vocational | 24.8 mi away | 8025 Black Horse Pike Bayport One Suite 250, West Atlantic City, NJ, 08232 |
6094077476
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BEACH HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | THIRD STREET & BEACH AVENUE, BEACH HAVEN, NJ, 08008 |
(609) 492-7081
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BARNEGAT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 112 BURR STREET, BARNEGAT, NJ, 08005 |
(609) 698-3331
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TUCKERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 380 BAY AVENUE, TUCKERTON, NJ, 08087 |
(609) 296-1470
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WARETOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 112 MAIN STREET, WARETOWN, NJ, 08758 |
(609) 693-5133
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 290 MATHISTOWN ROAD, LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ, 08087 |
(609) 294-1197
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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 BRANT BEACH-BEACH HAVEN, NJ US, located 6.4 miles from Ship Bottom borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.7° | 27.2° | 34.0° | 3.23" | 3.9" |
| February | 42.2° | 28.4° | 35.3° | 2.96" | 4.6" |
| March | 48.1° | 34.5° | 41.3° | 3.90" | 0.8" |
| April | 57.0° | 43.7° | 50.3° | 2.87" | 0.0" |
| May | 67.2° | 53.4° | 60.3° | 2.59" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.4° | 62.9° | 70.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 69.2° | 76.3° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 69.0° | 75.8° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.5° | 63.2° | 69.8° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 51.3° | 58.5° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.1° | 41.0° | 47.6° | 2.53" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.5° | 32.8° | 39.2° | 3.90" | 0.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Bottom borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Surf City borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Beach Haven West CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| North Beach Haven CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Harvey Cedars borough | Borough | 4.3 mi | — |
| Manahawkin CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402967110. • 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.