Union Beach borough, New Jersey
Union Beach borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Union Beach borough is a geographic entity located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,708. The land area covers 1.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,708 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42 yrs | ±3.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,203 | ±121 | 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 | 2,335 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,203 | ±121 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 132 | ±121 |
| Median Home Value | $460,900 | ±$20,530 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,567 | ±$708 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $119,250 | ±$14,204 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,448 | ±$6,742 |
| Poverty Rate | 3% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 174 | ±112 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,385 | ±485 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±4.7% |
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: 5,691 (2024)
ID: 170207
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
650 POOLE AVE, STE 2, UNION BEACH NJ 07735-3044
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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 | 06-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BROOKLYN, NY |
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 | 2.9 mi away | 200 Center Street, Keyport, NJ, 07735-5105 |
7327659126
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UNION BEACH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 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 | 6.8 mi away | 174 Jefferson Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861-4106 |
7328260155106
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HAZLET MEMORIAL LIBRAY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 251 MIDDLE ROAD, HAZLET, NJ, 07730 |
(201) 264-7164
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Torah Temimah Talmudical Seminary
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College | 7.6 mi away | 3323 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10312 |
7188538500
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KEYPORT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 109 BROAD STREET, KEYPORT, NJ, 07735 |
(201) 264-0543
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Brookdale Community College
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College | 8.7 mi away | 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ, 07738-1597 |
7322242345
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MATAWAN-ABERDEEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 165 MAIN STREET, MATAWAN, NJ, 07747 |
(201) 583-9100
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Paul Mitchell the School-NYC
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College Vocational | 9.2 mi away | 187 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY, 10306 |
7189799001
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LAURENCE HARBOR BRANCH
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 277 SHORELAND CIRCLE, LAURENCE, NJ, 08879 |
(201) 566-2227
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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 10.2 miles from Union Beach borough. 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 | 0.0 mi | — |
| Keansburg borough | Borough | 0.8 mi | — |
| Keyport borough | Borough | 1.9 mi | — |
| Cliffwood Beach CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| North Middletown CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Port Monmouth CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3402574540. • 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.