Moving to Asbury Park, New Jersey

The current estimated population of Asbury Park, New Jersey, is 15,577, with approximately 52% male and 48% female. The population has grown steadily due to the town’s revitalization and tourism industry.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1871
  • County Affiliated: Monmouth County
  • Land Area: 1.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 9,736 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 732, 848
  • Zip Codes: 07712

Geography and Location

Asbury Park, New Jersey, is a historic seaside town located on the Jersey Shore, within Monmouth County. The town is situated about 60 miles south of New York City, making it a popular destination for tourists and commuters. Asbury Park experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, common to the coastal areas of New Jersey. The town is known for its beautiful beaches, historic boardwalk, and vibrant arts and music scene, including the famous Stone Pony, a venue that has hosted many notable performers. Asbury Park’s economy is driven by tourism, with visitors drawn to the town’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and cultural events. The town has undergone significant revitalization in recent years, making it a desirable place to live and visit. Asbury Park’s location along major transportation routes, including the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Transit rail service, makes it easily accessible from both New York City and Philadelphia.

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.6 years
Median household income: $23,081
Median house value: $92,800

Population by Race

Races in Asbury Park:

  • Black (62.1%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (18.6%)
  • Hispanic (15.6%)
  • Other race (6.5%)
  • Two or more races (5.5%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: West Indian (9.6%), Irish (4.9%), Italian (4.4%), German (2.7%), United States (1.8%), Subsaharan African (1.6%).

Elevation: 21 feet

Land area: 1.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Asbury Park

  • High school or higher: 67.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 11.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Asbury Park city

  • Never married: 47.1%
  • Now married: 29.2%
  • Separated: 4.4%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

18.7% Foreign born (16.3% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +92 (+0.5%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Asbury Park:

  • JERSEY SHORE MEDICAL CENTER (about 3 miles; NEPTUNE, NJ)
  • MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER (about 6 miles; LONG BRANCH, NJ)
  • REHAILITATION HOSPITAL OF TINTON FALLS (about 7 miles; TINTON FALLS, NJ)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Asbury Park:

  • LAKEHURST NAES /MAXFIELD FIELD (about 27 miles; LAKEHURST, NJ; Abbreviation: NEL)
  • PORT AUTH-DWNTN-MANHATTAN/WALL ST (about 33 miles; NEW YORK, NY; Abbreviation: JRB)
  • JOHN F KENNEDY INTL (about 33 miles; NEW YORK, NY; Abbreviation: JFK)

Other public-use airports nearest to Asbury Park:

  • MONMOUTH EXECUTIVE (about 8 miles; BELMAR/FARMINGDALE, NJ; Abbreviation: BLM)
  • LAKEWOOD (about 16 miles; LAKEWOOD, NJ; Abbreviation: N12)
  • OLD BRIDGE (about 24 miles; OLD BRIDGE, NJ; Abbreviation: 3N6)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Asbury Park:

  • MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,613)
  • BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; LINCROFT, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 7,533)
  • BETH MEDRASH GOVOHA (about 17 miles; LAKEWOOD, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 2,823)
  • OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; TOMS RIVER, NJ; Full-time enrollment: 4,651)
  • CUNY KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 26 miles; BROOKLYN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 9,902)
  • CUNY COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND (about 28 miles; STATEN ISLAND, NY; Full-time enrollment: 8,135)
  • CUNY BROOKLYN COLLEGE (about 29 miles; BROOKLYN, NY; Full-time enrollment: 10,079)

Schools

Public high school in Asbury Park:

  • ASBURY PARK HIGH (Students: 617; Location: 1003 SUNSET AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Asbury Park:

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 710; Location: 1200 BANGS AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • THURGOOD MARSHALL PRIMARY (Students: 693; Location: 600 MONROE AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BANGS AVE (Students: 514; Location: 1400 BANGS AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • BRADLEY ELEMEMTARY (Students: 418; Location: 1100 THIRD AVENUE; Grades: KG – 05)
  • HOPE ACADEMY CS (Students: 134; Location: 700 GRAND AVENUE; Grades: KG – 07)
  • CENTER SCHOOL (Students: 14; Location: 209-11 BANGS AVENUE; Grades: UG – UG)

Private primary/middle schools in Asbury Park:

  • OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL (Students: 230; Location: FIRST AVE PINE STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • ISLAMIC DAY SCHOOL (Students: 37; Location: 209 BOND STREET; Grades: PK – 9)

Libraries

Library in Asbury Park:

  • ASBURY PARK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $430,616; Location: 500 FIRST AVENUE; 114,260 books; 91 audio materials; 125 video materials; 406 serial subscriptions)