Census-designated place · New Jersey
West Freehold, New Jersey
West Freehold, census-designated place, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. West Freehold had 14,883 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,152). GEOID 3479100.
Residents, 2020-2024
14,883
±1,152 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 13,596
Median household income
$130,800
±$22,552 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$529,000
±$39,685 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,144
±$269 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is West Freehold and what county is it in?
West Freehold is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. It covers 5.9 square miles of land, 2,299 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Freehold is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
West Freehold lies entirely within Freehold Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Freehold, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts West Freehold's population at 14,883 (±1,152). The 2020 Census counted 13,596 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Freehold is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Freehold | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,883 ±1,152 | 645,353 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,578 ±424 | 251,712 | +542 |
| Average household size | 2.64 ±0.17 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,646 ±433 | 270,415 | no clear change |
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 West Freehold?
The median resident of West Freehold is 39.9 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.8%. 10.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Freehold | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±1.7 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±3.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±2.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±2.6 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.8% ±5.6 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.6% ±5.6 pts | 71.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.4% ±3.1 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.0% ±4.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| With a disability | 9.9% ±2.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | −3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.9% ±2.0 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.1% ±4.8 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.4% ±3.9 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.0% ±2.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.2% ±0.2 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 West Freehold earn?
Half of West Freehold's 5,578 households earn less than $130,800 a year (±$22,552), against $124,845 in Monmouth County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $143,269 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Freehold | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $130,800 ±$22,552 | $124,845 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $154,395 ±$11,936 | $170,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,004 ±$3,228 | $66,696 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.6% ±2.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.2 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1% ±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 West Freehold?
Owners occupy 87.4% of West Freehold's occupied homes and renters 12.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $529,000 by its owner (±$39,685). The median renter pays $2,144 a month including utilities, and 48.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Freehold | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $529,000 ±$39,685 | $606,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,144 ±$269 | $1,827 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.6% ±15.3 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,959 ±$286 | $3,070 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.4% ±3.7 pts | 75.6% | +9.3 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.6% ±3.7 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,646 ±433 | 270,415 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% ±11.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.2% ±4.4 pts | 65.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.1% ±1.9 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 do people in West Freehold work and get to work?
65.7% of West Freehold's workers drive alone and 24.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | West Freehold | Monmouth County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.7% ±2.8 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.7% ±5.0 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1% ±1.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.6% ±4.5 pts | 18.9% | +22.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min ±3.3 | 32.1 min | −5.5 min |
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 West Freehold?
3 census tracts lie mostly in West Freehold, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,904 (Tract 8105.03) to $195,288 (Tract 8105.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8105.04Monmouth County | 4,935 | $178,311 |
| Tract 8105.05Monmouth County | 3,963 | $195,288 |
| Tract 8105.03Monmouth County | 4,549 | $74,904 |
| Tract 8105.01Monmouth County | 3,533 | $120,976 |
| Tract 8106Monmouth County | 6,640 | $109,137 |
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 West Freehold) · Census block assignment files
How does West Freehold compare with other places in New Jersey?
West Freehold ranks 264th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 194th | 787 |
| Residents per square mile | 375th | 787 |
| Median household income | 264th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 338th | 785 |
| Median home value | 258th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 159th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 412th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 284th | 780 |
| Median age | 565th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 244th | 777 |
| Work from home | 158th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 370th | 787 |
West Freehold's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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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 West Freehold?
13 of the 57 figures for West Freehold 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 West Freehold 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' school search.