Borough · New Jersey
Beachwood, New Jersey
Beachwood, borough, in Ocean County, New Jersey. Beachwood had 11,340 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,859 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,088 (±23). GEOID 3404180.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,340
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,859 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,088 ±23
Median household income
$106,858
±$8,795 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$352,600
±$12,466 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,335
±$172 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Beachwood and what county is it in?
Beachwood is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 3,930 residents per square mile in 2020.
Beachwood is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Beachwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,340 people lived in Beachwood on July 1, 2025, up 4.5% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,859 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,088 (±23).
| Measure | Beachwood | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,088 ±23 | 654,362 | −138 |
| Households | 4,003 ±188 | 243,843 | +263 |
| Average household size | 2.76 ±0.13 | 2.65 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 4,258 ±188 | 296,357 | +266 |
Beachwood's population since 2000
From 10,375 in 2000 to 11,340 in 2025: up 9.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Beachwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Beachwood?
The median resident of Beachwood is 42.5 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.7%. 8.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Beachwood | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±3.1 | 41.2 | +6.7 |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% ±2.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±4.3 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±2.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.7% ±4.0 pts | 10.9% | +5.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.9% ±4.8 pts | 81.1% | −6.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±2.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.8% ±3.1 pts | 8.0% | +3.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.4% ±4.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±1.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±2.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.3% ±1.5 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.5% ±3.7 pts | 34.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9% ±2.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.9% ±2.2 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Beachwood earn?
Half of Beachwood's 4,003 households earn less than $106,858 a year (±$8,795), against $89,863 in Ocean County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $98,181 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Beachwood | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $106,858 ±$8,795 | $89,863 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $123,720 ±$10,292 | $118,767 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,332 ±$8,266 | $44,947 | +$9,664 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | −4.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.2% ±2.6 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.4% ±2.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±1.6 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9% ±3.7 pts | 88.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Beachwood?
Owners occupy 92.5% of Beachwood's occupied homes and renters 7.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,600 by its owner (±$12,466). The median renter pays $2,335 a month including utilities, and 65.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Beachwood | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,600 ±$12,466 | $398,400 | +$67,694 |
| Median gross rent | $2,335 ±$172 | $1,755 | +$315 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.9% ±19.8 pts | 50.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,157 ±$127 | $2,330 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.5% ±2.6 pts | 80.7% | +6.5 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.5% ±2.6 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Housing units | 4,258 ±188 | 296,357 | +266 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 99.7% ±0.3 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±2.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.9% ±2.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Beachwood building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Beachwood in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Beachwood work and get to work?
83.3% of Beachwood's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Beachwood | Ocean County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.8% ±3.9 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3% ±4.8 pts | 75.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6% ±4.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±1.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.1 min ±2.4 | 30.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Beachwood?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Beachwood (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $96,474 (Tract 7250.01) to $111,143 (Tract 7250.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7250.02Ocean County | 5,766 | $111,143 |
| Tract 7250.01Ocean County | 3,043 | $96,474 |
| Tract 7251Ocean County | 2,279 | $108,036 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Beachwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Beachwood compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Beachwood is the 2,933rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 96th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Beachwood ranks 436th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 96th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 207th | 787 |
| Median household income | 436th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 491st | 785 |
| Median home value | 551st | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 101st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 377th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 635th | 780 |
| Median age | 393rd | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 122nd | 777 |
| Work from home | 633rd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 347th | 787 |
Beachwood's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Beachwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Beachwood?
13 of the 57 figures for Beachwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Beachwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Beachwood.