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Keyport, NJ

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07735.

Population

7,171

Land area

1.4sq mi

People per sq mi

5,192

ZIP codes

1

Keyport and its ZIP codes

Full map

Keyport at a glance

  • Keyport is about 4.1 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $82,321 a year, 21% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $417,100 (8% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,458 a month.

Local data for Keyport, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Keyport, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$82,321

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$417,100

Median rent

$1,458/mo

Homeownership

50.2%

Bachelor's or higher

35.2%

Median age

41.1

Average commute

29.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,438), Italian Americans (1,264), German Americans (1,161).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$5B

FY 2026, $7,746 per person

Monmouth County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone69.7%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit4.3%
  • Walked3.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
  • Worked from home14.8%

Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Keyport, 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

87° / 23°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Keyport, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

12.0%

U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.4%

U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts

ZIP codes in Keyport

1 in or overlapping Keyport. Population shown

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Cities near Keyport

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Cliffwood BeachCensus-designated place1 mi0.9
Union BeachBorough1.7 mi1.8
Laurence HarborCensus-designated place2.5 mi2.9
MatawanBorough2.5 mi2.3
StrathmoreCensus-designated place2.6 mi2
KeansburgBorough3.9 mi1.1
North MiddletownCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.4
MorganvilleCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.4
Madison ParkCensus-designated place5 mi1.8
Port MonmouthCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.3
South AmboyCity5.4 mi1.5
BrownvilleCensus-designated place5.5 mi1.1
BelfordCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.3
SayrevilleBorough6.5 mi15.8
Perth AmboyCity6.9 mi4.7
LincroftCensus-designated place7.3 mi5.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Keyport, NJ in?
Keyport is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Keyport, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Keyport include 07735.
What is the population of Keyport, NJ?
About 7,171 people live in Keyport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Keyport?
Nearby places include Cliffwood Beach (1 mi), Union Beach (1.7 mi), Laurence Harbor (2.5 mi), Matawan (2.5 mi), Strathmore (2.6 mi).

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