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Belford, NJ

Census-designated place in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07718.

Population

1,636

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,299

ZIP codes

1

Belford and its ZIP codes

Full map

Belford at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $113,359 a year, 9% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $514,000 (13% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,458 a month.

Local data for Belford, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Belford, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$113,359

Poverty rate

9.2%

Median home value

$514,000

Median rent

$1,458/mo

Homeownership

92.7%

Bachelor's or higher

45.3%

Median age

41.0

Average commute

40.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (467), Italian Americans (335), Polish Americans (253).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,435

279,012 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,887

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$5B

FY 2026, $7,746 per person

Monmouth County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone69.6%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit4.8%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home25.6%

Average one-way commute: 40.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Belford, 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 Belford, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.0%

U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

11.7%

U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

ZIP codes in Belford

1 in or overlapping Belford. Population shown

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Cities near Belford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LeonardoCensus-designated place1.1 mi0.6
Port MonmouthCensus-designated place1.2 mi1.3
North MiddletownCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.4
NavesinkCensus-designated place2.6 mi0.9
KeansburgBorough2.8 mi1.1
Atlantic HighlandsBorough3.7 mi1.3
FairviewCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.3
HighlandsBorough4.9 mi0.7
Fair HavenBorough5 mi1.6
Union BeachBorough5.1 mi1.8
Red BankBorough5.4 mi1.7
LincroftCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.6
RumsonBorough6.3 mi5.1
KeyportBorough6.4 mi1.4
Sea BrightBorough6.6 mi0.7
Little SilverBorough6.7 mi2.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Belford, NJ in?
Belford is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Belford, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Belford include 07718.
What is the population of Belford, NJ?
About 1,636 people live in Belford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Belford?
Nearby places include Leonardo (1.1 mi), Port Monmouth (1.2 mi), North Middletown (2.2 mi), Navesink (2.6 mi), Keansburg (2.8 mi).

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

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