City

Belmar, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥22,138Population
💰$119,877Median HH Income▲ 57% above avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$628,700Median Home Value▲ 126% above avg
🎓61.8%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic10.9%
Black1.4%
Asian1.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty5.0% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads61.8% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma153 (1%)
HS Graduate3,079 (19.3%)
Some College1,310 (8.2%)
Associates1,564 (9.8%)
Bachelors1,331 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree8,530 (53.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 53.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad19.3%
Some College8.2%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate53.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,877 ▲ 57% above avg
Median Home Value$628,700 ▲ 126% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,754/mo
Total Housing Units10,753
Vacant Units1,521

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Belmar, NJ

Belmar is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 22,138 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Belmar is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,877 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Belmar is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $628,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,754 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belmar is highly educated. 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.02%).

Belmar, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Belmar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07719 22,138 $119,877 $628,700 $1,754 4.4% 61.8% 73.4%

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