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Fair Haven, NJ
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07704.
Population
6,170
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,872
ZIP codes
1
Fair Haven and its ZIP codes
Fair Haven at a glance
- Fair Haven is about 3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $992,200 (about 2.2 times the New Jersey figure) and median rent is $3,492 a month.
Local data for Fair Haven, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fair Haven, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$992,200
Median rent
$3,492/mo
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
86.8%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
44.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,264), Italian Americans (980), German Americans (525).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Fair Haven.
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
PPP loans
$7M
189 loans, 921 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fair Haven, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.1%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit18.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home24.6%
Average one-way commute: 44.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fair Haven, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fair Haven, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
7.0%
U.S. 12.1% -5.1 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fair Haven
1 in or overlapping Fair Haven. Population shown
Cities near Fair Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red BankBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Little SilverBorough | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
| FairviewCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| RumsonBorough | 2.2 mi | 5.1 |
| ShrewsburyBorough | 2.8 mi | 2.2 |
| NavesinkCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Monmouth BeachBorough | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| OceanportBorough | 3.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Sea BrightBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Atlantic HighlandsBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.3 |
| HighlandsBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| LeonardoCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| EatontownBorough | 4.9 mi | 5.8 |
| LincroftCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.6 |
| BelfordCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| West Long BranchBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fair Haven, NJ in?
- Fair Haven is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Fair Haven, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fair Haven include 07704.
- What is the population of Fair Haven, NJ?
- About 6,170 people live in Fair Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fair Haven?
- Nearby places include Red Bank (1.6 mi), Little Silver (1.8 mi), Fairview (2.1 mi), Rumson (2.2 mi), Shrewsbury (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023