Borough · New Jersey
Belmar, New Jersey
Belmar, borough, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Belmar had 5,853 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,907 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,869 (±21). GEOID 3404930.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,853
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,907 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,869 ±21
Median household income
$93,573
±$12,493 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$861,800
±$45,684 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,744
±$180 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Belmar and what county is it in?
Belmar is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 5,653 residents per square mile in 2020.
Belmar 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 Belmar, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,853 people lived in Belmar on July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while New Jersey grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 5,907 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,869 (±21).
| Measure | Belmar | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,869 ±21 | 645,353 | +245 |
| Households | 2,959 ±236 | 251,712 | +487 |
| Average household size | 1.98 ±0.16 | 2.54 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 3,899 ±311 | 270,415 | no clear change |
Belmar's population since 2000
From 6,045 in 2000 to 5,853 in 2025: down 3.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Belmar 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 Belmar?
The median resident of Belmar is 49.5 years old; 12.0% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.3%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Belmar | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5 ±5.7 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.0% ±2.4 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2% ±3.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 58.9% ±4.8 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.3% ±6.5 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.5% ±7.1 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0% ±4.7 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.1% ±6.3 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1% ±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 10.3% ±3.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±4.7 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±3.7 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.6% ±5.9 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.3% ±3.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±3.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Belmar earn?
Half of Belmar's 2,959 households earn less than $93,573 a year (±$12,493), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $107,857 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Belmar | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,573 ±$12,493 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $151,105 ±$21,357 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $78,127 ±$9,724 | $66,696 | +$15,339 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±3.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.1% ±13.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±3.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.3 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±3.6 pts | 93.7% | – |
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 Belmar?
Owners occupy 56.8% of Belmar's occupied homes and renters 43.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $861,800 by its owner (±$45,684). The median renter pays $1,744 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Belmar | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $861,800 ±$45,684 | $606,100 | +$123,507 |
| Median gross rent | $1,744 ±$180 | $1,827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8% ±13.9 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,096 ±$322 | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.8% ±7.0 pts | 75.6% | +9.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.2% ±7.0 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,899 ±311 | 270,415 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% ±5.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.7% ±6.6 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3% ±3.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.5% ±5.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±7.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 Belmar building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Belmar in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Belmar work and get to work?
62.1% of Belmar's workers drive alone and 16.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Belmar | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.7% ±4.6 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±2.7 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.1% ±6.9 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±4.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.6% ±3.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.6% ±4.8 pts | 18.9% | +11.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min ±3.4 | 32.1 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 Belmar?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Belmar (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,313 (Tract 8084.01) to $96,339 (Tract 8084.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8084.02Monmouth County | 3,593 | $96,339 |
| Tract 8084.01Monmouth County | 2,276 | $80,313 |
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 Belmar) · Census block assignment files
How does Belmar compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Belmar is the 4,482nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 181st-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Belmar ranks 536th 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 | 181st | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 502nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 121st | 787 |
| Median household income | 536th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 126th | 785 |
| Median home value | 58th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 383rd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 231st | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 277th | 780 |
| Median age | 131st | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 662nd | 777 |
| Work from home | 371st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 323rd | 787 |
Belmar's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Belmar 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 Belmar?
17 of the 57 figures for Belmar 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 Belmar 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 Belmar.