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Allenwood, NJ

Census-designated place in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 08720.

Population

757

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

434

ZIP codes

1

Allenwood and its ZIP codes

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Allenwood at a glance

  • Allenwood is 66% less dense than New Jersey as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $224,704 a year, about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $758,000 (67% above New Jersey).

Local data for Allenwood, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Allenwood, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$224,704

Poverty rate

4.4%

Median home value

$758,000

Homeownership

95.4%

Bachelor's or higher

60.8%

Median age

32.9

Average commute

20.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (171), Irish Americans (94), German Americans (65).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Allenwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,435

279,012 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,887

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.99B

FY 2026, $7,746 per person

Monmouth County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Allenwood, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.5%
  • Carpooled13.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.5%

Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Allenwood, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

2,175

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

14,530

7.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 25°F

52.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Allenwood, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.2%

U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts

Diabetes

8.5%

U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts

Smoking

8.5%

U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.7%

U.S. 11.1% -6.4 pts

ZIP codes in Allenwood

1 in or overlapping Allenwood. Population shown

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Cities near Allenwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RamtownCensus-designated place3.1 mi2.2
Spring Lake HeightsBorough3.2 mi1.3
BrielleBorough3.2 mi1.8
ManasquanBorough3.5 mi1.4
Sea GirtBorough3.6 mi1.1
West BelmarCensus-designated place4 mi0.5
Spring LakeBorough4.1 mi1.3
Point Pleasant BeachBorough4.5 mi1.4
Point PleasantBorough4.5 mi3.5
Lake ComoBorough4.6 mi0.3
Shark River HillsCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.9
BelmarBorough4.7 mi1
FarmingdaleBorough5.4 mi0.5
Neptune CityBorough5.5 mi0.9
Bay HeadBorough5.7 mi0.6
Avon-by-the-SeaBorough5.8 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Allenwood, NJ in?
Allenwood is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Allenwood, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Allenwood include 08720.
What is the population of Allenwood, NJ?
About 757 people live in Allenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Allenwood?
Nearby places include Ramtown (3.1 mi), Spring Lake Heights (3.2 mi), Brielle (3.2 mi), Manasquan (3.5 mi), Sea Girt (3.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023