Belmar, New Jersey
Belmar: Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
About
Belmar is a city located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,794 and a population density of 1,385 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,540 inhabitants.
The city was created 140 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Belmar
| Population : | 5,540 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Monmouth County |
| Area : | 4.18 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1885 (140 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:38:33 (4th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 07719 |
| Density : | 1,324 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Belmar is located at 40°10'42"N 74°1'18"W (40.1784500, -74.0218000). It has 4 neighbors: Spring Lake, Wall Township, Avon-by-the-Sea and South Belmar.
Belmar map
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- Official Website
Official website of Belmar
Belmar has 4 neighbours.
- Spring Lake borough of New Jersey
- Wall Township township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Avon-by-the-Sea borough in New Jersey, United States
- South Belmar borough of New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Belmar decreased by 4.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,794 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,766 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,746 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,722 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,683 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,666 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,665 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,644 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,581 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,545 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,540 | -0.09% | estimation process |
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People born in Belmar (8)
People born in Belmar, including actor Tom McGowan, politician Dave Rible, politician Edwin Donald Sterner, .
List
- Henry Smith Leiper (missionary) he was born in 17/09/1891
- Michael Gerson (Political speechwriter; columnist) he was born in 15/05/1964
- Neal Sterling (American Football Player) he was born in 14/01/1992
- Mike Dolce he was born in 15/04/1976
- Christian Fuscarino he was born in 01/01/2000
Schools in Belmar
College & universities near Belmar, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460640 | Cortiva Institute-New Jersey | Wall (NJ) | 07719 |
Stations (23)
Amtrak & bus stations near Belmar, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
Other cities in Monmouth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monmouth County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 86,722 | Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States |
| Manalapan | 39,225 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Long Branch | 30,210 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| Hazlet | 19,641 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Tinton Falls | 17,406 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Holmdel | 16,670 | Township of New Jersey |
| Asbury Park | 15,377 | City in New Jersey, United States |
| West Freehold | 13,613 | Census designated place |
| Eatontown | 12,132 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Freehold | 11,658 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Colts Neck | 9,841 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keansburg | 9,614 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Matawan | 8,607 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| West Long Branch | 7,875 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Keyport | 6,951 | Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey |
| Rumson | 6,671 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Belmar distances to largest New Jersey cities
