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Asbury Park, NJ
City in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07712.
Population
15,295
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
10,698
ZIP codes
1
Asbury Park and its ZIP codes
Asbury Park at a glance
- Asbury Park is about 8.4 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- It is the 77th most populous of 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- Households here earn a median of $75,544 a year, 27% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $581,100 (28% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,722 a month.
Local data for Asbury Park, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Asbury Park, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,544
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$581,100
Median rent
$1,722/mo
Homeownership
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
43.0%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,850), Italian Americans (1,791), Mexican Americans (1,504).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Asbury Park.
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
How people get to work
Asbury Park, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.3%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Asbury Park, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Asbury Park, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Asbury Park
1 in or overlapping Asbury Park. Population shown
Cities near Asbury Park
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean GroveCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Loch ArbourVillage | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| InterlakenBorough | 1 mi | 0.3 |
| AllenhurstBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WanamassaCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Bradley BeachBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Neptune CityBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DealBorough | 2.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Avon-by-the-SeaBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Shark River HillsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.9 |
| OakhurstCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| BelmarBorough | 3.1 mi | 1 |
| Lake ComoBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| West BelmarCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.5 |
| West Long BranchBorough | 4.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Spring LakeBorough | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Asbury Park, NJ in?
- Asbury Park is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Asbury Park, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Asbury Park include 07712.
- What is the population of Asbury Park, NJ?
- About 15,295 people live in Asbury Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Asbury Park?
- Nearby places include Ocean Grove (0.7 mi), Loch Arbour (0.9 mi), Interlaken (1 mi), Allenhurst (1.2 mi), Wanamassa (1.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023