Borough · New Jersey
Oceanport, New Jersey
Oceanport, borough, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Oceanport had 6,540 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,150 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,195 (±17). GEOID 3454570.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,540
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,150 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,195 ±17
Median household income
$126,094
±$28,756 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$757,700
±$72,257 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,608
±$274 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Oceanport and what county is it in?
Oceanport is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 1,939 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oceanport 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 Oceanport, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,540 people lived in Oceanport on July 1, 2025, up 6.3% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 6,150 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,195 (±17).
| Measure | Oceanport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,195 ±17 | 645,353 | +470 |
| Households | 2,687 ±294 | 251,712 | +397 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.25 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,907 ±375 | 270,415 | no clear change |
Oceanport's population since 2000
From 5,807 in 2000 to 6,540 in 2025: up 12.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oceanport 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 Oceanport?
The median resident of Oceanport is 51.3 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 23.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.3%. 4.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oceanport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.3 ±6.9 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±5.9 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.9% ±6.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 50.3% ±5.5 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% ±4.9 pts | 12.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.9% ±6.0 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±3.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.3% ±2.4 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±3.9 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±4.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8% ±5.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 54.3% ±10.3 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.0% ±8.3 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.3% ±3.4 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±2.8 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 Oceanport earn?
Half of Oceanport's 2,687 households earn less than $126,094 a year (±$28,756), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $112,301 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Oceanport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,094 ±$28,756 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $151,615 ±$22,597 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $65,154 ±$7,385 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±3.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3% ±5.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±7.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±4.5 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3% ±8.9 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 Oceanport?
Owners occupy 83.1% of Oceanport's occupied homes and renters 16.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $757,700 by its owner (±$72,257). The median renter pays $1,608 a month including utilities, and 62.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oceanport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $757,700 ±$72,257 | $606,100 | +$117,493 |
| Median gross rent | $1,608 ±$274 | $1,827 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 62.5% ±25.8 pts | 44.4% | +31.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,224 ±$250 | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.1% ±7.9 pts | 75.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.9% ±7.9 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,907 ±375 | 270,415 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.2% ±16.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8% ±7.8 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±2.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.8% ±4.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.5% ±7.7 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±8.1 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 Oceanport building?
Builders took permits for 64 new housing units in Oceanport in 2025 (64 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 8 of 12 months), 9.8 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 Oceanport work and get to work?
64.8% of Oceanport's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.5 minutes.
| Measure | Oceanport | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1% ±5.7 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±5.2 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.8% ±10.7 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±6.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 8.9% ±5.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±6.0 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.5 min ±4.8 | 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 Oceanport?
1 census tract lies mostly in Oceanport, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8053Monmouth County | 5,701 | $143,889 |
| Tract 8122Monmouth County | 3,955 | $71,058 |
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 Oceanport) · Census block assignment files
How does Oceanport compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oceanport is the 4,223rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 170th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Oceanport ranks 290th 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 | 170th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 55th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 430th | 787 |
| Median household income | 290th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 247th | 785 |
| Median home value | 97th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 482nd | 701 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 262nd | 780 |
| Median age | 89th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 332nd | 777 |
| Work from home | 497th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 204th | 787 |
Oceanport's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Oceanport 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 Oceanport?
20 of the 57 figures for Oceanport 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 Oceanport 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 Oceanport.