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Spring Lake, NJ
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07762.
Population
2,779
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,086
ZIP codes
1
Spring Lake and its ZIP codes
Spring Lake at a glance
- Spring Lake is 64% denser than New Jersey as a whole.
- The median household income is $215,625, about 2.1 times the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $2,175 a month.
Local data for Spring Lake, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spring Lake, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$215,625
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$2,175/mo
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
84.1%
Median age
59.8
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,133), Italian Americans (574), German Americans (338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monmouth County. PPP loans are for Spring Lake.
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
Spring Lake, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit5.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home29.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spring Lake, 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 zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spring Lake, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.8%
U.S. 33.3% -7.5 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
5.5%
U.S. 12.8% -7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Spring Lake
1 in or overlapping Spring Lake. Population shown
Cities near Spring Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Lake HeightsBorough | 0.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake ComoBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| West BelmarCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| BelmarBorough | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| Sea GirtBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Avon-by-the-SeaBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ManasquanBorough | 2.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Shark River HillsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Neptune CityBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Bradley BeachBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BrielleBorough | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| AllenwoodCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Ocean GroveCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Point Pleasant BeachBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Asbury ParkCity | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Loch ArbourVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spring Lake, NJ in?
- Spring Lake is in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Spring Lake, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Spring Lake include 07762.
- What is the population of Spring Lake, NJ?
- About 2,779 people live in Spring Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spring Lake?
- Nearby places include Spring Lake Heights (0.9 mi), Lake Como (1.2 mi), West Belmar (1.3 mi), Belmar (1.7 mi), Sea Girt (1.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023