Surf City borough, New Jersey
Surf City borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Surf City borough is a geographic entity located in Ocean County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,305. The land area covers 0.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,305 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 62.9 yrs | ±1.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 610 | ±72 | 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 | 2,497 | ±161 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 610 | ±72 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,887 | ±155 |
| Median Home Value | $1,034,000 | ±$85,344 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,056 | ±$795 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $118,750 | ±$20,339 |
| Per Capita Income | $101,994 | ±$13,155 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 54 | ±23 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 463 | ±91 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98% | ±2.3% |
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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BOROUGH OF SURF CITY
GUS Population: 1,298 (2024)
ID: 212066
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
813 LONG BEACH BLVD, SURF CITY NJ 08008-5371
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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 | 09-12 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Beach Haven, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | BARNEGAT, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | LANOKA HARBOR, 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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Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 137 Bey Lea Rd, Toms River, NJ, 08753 |
73247331003139
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LONG BEACH ISLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.8 mi away | 217 S. CENTRAL AVE., SURF CITY, NJ, 08008 |
(609) 494-2480
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Stockton University
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College | 22.5 mi away | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205-9441 |
6096521776
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STAFFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 129 N MAIN ST., MANAHAWKIN, NJ, 08050 |
(609) 597-3381
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Ocean County College
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College | 23.7 mi away | College Drive, Toms River, NJ, 08754-2001 |
7322550400
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BARNEGAT BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 112 BURR STREET, BARNEGAT, NJ, 08005 |
(609) 698-3331
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BEACH HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | THIRD STREET & BEACH AVENUE, BEACH HAVEN, NJ, 08008 |
(609) 492-7081
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WARETOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 112 MAIN STREET, WARETOWN, NJ, 08758 |
(609) 693-5133
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TUCKERTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 380 BAY AVENUE, TUCKERTON, NJ, 08087 |
(609) 296-1470
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LITTLE EGG HARBOR LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 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 7.9 miles from Surf City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf City borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ship Bottom borough | Borough | 1.4 mi | — |
| Harvey Cedars borough | Borough | 2.9 mi | — |
| Beach Haven West CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Manahawkin CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| North Beach Haven CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402971640. • 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.