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Lakehurst, NJ
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Population
2,681
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,995
ZIP codes
0
Lakehurst and its ZIP codes
Lakehurst at a glance
- Lakehurst is about 2.4 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,531 a year, 18% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,400 (45% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,742 a month.
Local data for Lakehurst, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakehurst, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,531
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$248,400
Median rent
$1,742/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (484), Irish Americans (481), German Americans (385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ocean County. PPP loans are for Lakehurst.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,848
192,715 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,097
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.7B
FY 2026, $7,451 per person
How people get to work
Lakehurst, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakehurst, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
2,238
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35,624
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
52.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakehurst, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Lakehurst
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure KnollCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Leisure Village WestCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.2 |
| Cedar Glen WestCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Pine Lake ParkCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Pine Ridge at CrestwoodCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Holiday City-BerkeleyCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 6 |
| Crestwood VillageCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Silver RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Cedar Glen LakesCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| Holiday HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5 |
| Holiday City SouthCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Toms RiverCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 39 |
| Leisure VillageCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| South Toms RiverBorough | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 7.1 |
| Leisure Village EastCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakehurst, NJ in?
- Lakehurst is in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Lakehurst, NJ?
- About 2,681 people live in Lakehurst, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakehurst?
- Nearby places include Leisure Knoll (1.7 mi), Leisure Village West (2 mi), Cedar Glen West (2.4 mi), Pine Lake Park (3.4 mi), Pine Ridge at Crestwood (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023