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Freehold, NJ
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Population
12,507
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
6,473
ZIP codes
0
Freehold and its ZIP codes
Freehold at a glance
- Freehold is about 5.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 110th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $85,707, 17% below the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $416,800 (8% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,832 a month.
Local data for Freehold, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freehold, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,707
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$416,800
Median rent
$1,832/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,751), Italian Americans (1,269), Irish Americans (928).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Freehold.
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
How people get to work
Freehold, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.5%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit4.1%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freehold, 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
87° / 23°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freehold, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.7%
U.S. 11.1% +8.6 pts
Cities near Freehold
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East FreeholdCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3 |
| West FreeholdCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.9 |
| YorketownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.4 |
| EnglishtownBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.6 |
| RobertsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Regency at MonroeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| FarmingdaleBorough | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Vista CenterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.4 |
| MorganvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.4 |
| LincroftCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5.6 |
| ConcordiaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| BrownvilleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| The PondsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Tinton FallsBorough | 10 mi | 15.5 |
| Old BridgeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.9 |
| StrathmoreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freehold, NJ in?
- Freehold is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Freehold, NJ?
- About 12,507 people live in Freehold, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freehold?
- Nearby places include East Freehold (2 mi), West Freehold (2.2 mi), Yorketown (4.4 mi), Englishtown (5.1 mi), Robertsville (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023