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Leonardo, NJ

Census-designated place in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07737.

Population

2,493

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

4,194

ZIP codes

1

Leonardo and its ZIP codes

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Leonardo at a glance

  • Leonardo is about 3.3 times as dense as New Jersey as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $138,125 a year, 33% more than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $450,700 and median rent is $1,694 a month.

Local data for Leonardo, NJ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Leonardo, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$138,125

Poverty rate

2.4%

Median home value

$450,700

Median rent

$1,694/mo

Homeownership

83.9%

Bachelor's or higher

43.6%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

35.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (735), Italian Americans (711), German Americans (376).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone77.6%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit5.6%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home15.6%

Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Leonardo, 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 Leonardo, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.3%

U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts

Diabetes

8.3%

U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

ZIP codes in Leonardo

1 in or overlapping Leonardo. Population shown

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Cities near Leonardo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BelfordCensus-designated place1.1 mi1.3
NavesinkCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.9
Port MonmouthCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.3
Atlantic HighlandsBorough2.6 mi1.3
North MiddletownCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.4
HighlandsBorough3.8 mi0.7
KeansburgBorough3.9 mi1.1
FairviewCensus-designated place4 mi1.3
Fair HavenBorough4.2 mi1.6
Red BankBorough4.9 mi1.7
RumsonBorough5.3 mi5.1
Sea BrightBorough5.5 mi0.7
Little SilverBorough6 mi2.7
Union BeachBorough6.2 mi1.8
LincroftCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.6
ShrewsburyBorough6.6 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leonardo, NJ in?
Leonardo is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What ZIP codes are in Leonardo, NJ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Leonardo include 07737.
What is the population of Leonardo, NJ?
About 2,493 people live in Leonardo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Leonardo?
Nearby places include Belford (1.1 mi), Navesink (1.6 mi), Port Monmouth (2.3 mi), Atlantic Highlands (2.6 mi), North Middletown (3.3 mi).

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