Borough · New Jersey
Keyport, New Jersey
Keyport, borough, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Keyport had 7,235 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,204 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,171 (±23). GEOID 3436810.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,235
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,204 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,171 ±23
Median household income
$82,321
±$6,200 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$417,100
±$20,857 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,458
±$158 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Keyport and what county is it in?
Keyport is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 5,217 residents per square mile in 2020.
Keyport 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 Keyport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,235 people lived in Keyport on July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,204 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,171 (±23).
| Measure | Keyport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,171 ±23 | 645,353 | +137 |
| Households | 3,273 ±216 | 251,712 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.14 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,457 ±220 | 270,415 | no clear change |
Keyport's population since 2000
From 7,568 in 2000 to 7,235 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Keyport 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 Keyport?
The median resident of Keyport is 41.1 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 18.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.8%. 10.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Keyport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1 ±5.2 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.8% ±3.0 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.8% ±3.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 48.3% ±3.4 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.8% ±7.6 pts | 12.9% | +10.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.0% ±6.6 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.4% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±2.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.8% ±3.4 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±6.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±3.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 5.3% | −5.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8% ±2.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.2% ±4.4 pts | 51.3% | +12.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.8% ±3.5 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.2% ±3.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±1.0 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 Keyport earn?
Half of Keyport's 3,273 households earn less than $82,321 a year (±$6,200), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $75,010 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Keyport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,321 ±$6,200 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,689 ±$9,845 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $48,764 ±$5,443 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1% ±3.4 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±4.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2% ±3.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.6% ±4.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.4% ±5.1 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 Keyport?
Owners occupy 50.2% of Keyport's occupied homes and renters 49.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $417,100 by its owner (±$20,857). The median renter pays $1,458 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Keyport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $417,100 ±$20,857 | $606,100 | +$91,951 |
| Median gross rent | $1,458 ±$158 | $1,827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9% ±10.0 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,510 ±$198 | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.2% ±7.5 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.8% ±7.5 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 3,457 ±220 | 270,415 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4% ±3.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 44.3% ±6.5 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.7% ±5.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±4.3 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 Keyport building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Keyport 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 Keyport work and get to work?
69.7% of Keyport's workers drive alone and 14.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.8%.
| Measure | Keyport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.1% ±3.7 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.8% ±4.3 pts | 5.4% | +6.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7% ±5.8 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0% ±4.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.3% ±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.8% ±5.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min ±3.8 | 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 Keyport?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Keyport (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $66,862 (Tract 8020) to $94,076 (Tract 8019).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8019Monmouth County | 3,599 | $94,076 |
| Tract 8020Monmouth County | 3,572 | $66,862 |
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 Keyport) · Census block assignment files
How does Keyport compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Keyport is the 3,990th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 157th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Keyport ranks 642nd 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 | 157th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 460th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 135th | 787 |
| Median household income | 642nd | 771 |
| Per capita income | 505th | 785 |
| Median home value | 428th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 553rd | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 507th | 780 |
| Median age | 486th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 699th | 777 |
| Work from home | 423rd | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 438th | 787 |
Keyport's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Keyport 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 Keyport?
12 of the 57 figures for Keyport 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 Keyport 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 Keyport.