City

Freehold, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥56,623Population
💰$107,042Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$490,000Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓56.2%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 19.9%Black: 4.3%Asian: 6%Other: 2.5%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic19.9%
Black4.3%
Asian6.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads56.2% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma638 (1.8%)
HS Graduate8,829 (24.8%)
Some College2,572 (7.2%)
Associates3,554 (10%)
Bachelors3,106 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree16,921 (47.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 47.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College7.2%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate47.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,042 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$490,000 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,941/mo
Total Housing Units21,150
Vacant Units637

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Freehold, NJ

Freehold is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 56,623 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Freehold is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,042 is above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Freehold is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $490,000, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,941 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Freehold is well-educated. 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (67.03%).

Freehold, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Freehold
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07728 56,623 $107,042 $490,000 $1,941 4.1% 56.2% 77.1%