Freehold, New Jersey
Freehold: Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
About
Freehold is a city located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,052 and a population density of 2,402 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,658 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Freehold
| Population : | 11,658 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Monmouth County |
| Different from : | Freehold Township |
| Postal code : | 07728 |
| Area : | 5.02 km2 |
| Altitude : | 174 feet / 53 meters |
| Capital city : | Freehold is capital of Monmouth County |
| Establishment : | March 03, 1869 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:54:53 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 2,323 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Freehold is located at 40°15'36"N 74°16'26"W (40.2601100, -74.2737600).
Freehold map
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- Official Website
Official website of Freehold
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Freehold decreased by 3.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,052 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,006 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,964 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,952 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,925 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,873 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,843 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,812 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,751 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,682 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,658 | -0.21% | estimation process |
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People born in Freehold (18)
People born in Freehold, including swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, world champion, world record-holder Rebecca Soni, professional basketball player J. R. Smith, Deicide drummer and songwriter Steve Asheim, .
List
- Tim Perry (American basketball player) he was born in 04/06/1965
- Imamu Mayfield (American martial artist) he was born in 19/04/1972
- Carlos Morales (American soccer player) he was born in 11/09/1982
- Charles Ferster (American psychologist) he was born in 01/01/1922
- Darrell Reid (American football player) he was born in 20/06/1982
- Alanah Rae (American movie actress) she was born in 09/02/1988
- Jason Kutney (American soccer player) he was born in 05/09/1981
- Jessica Galli (American wheelchair racer) she was born in 01/12/1983
- Peter Johnson Gulick (American missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii and Japan) he was born in 12/03/1796
- Ricardo Aleman (Author, comedian) he was born in 25/04/1977
- Theodore J. Flicker (Playwright, theatrical producer, director, actor, screenwriter, author, and sculptor (1930-2014)) he was born in 06/06/1930
- William Barberie Howell (United States Judge) he was born in 05/07/1865
- Freddie Bourne (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 11/03/1992
- Anthony DeSclafani (American baseball player, pitcher) he was born in 18/04/1990
- Ray Chase (American voice actor) he was born in 20/05/1987
Schools in Freehold
College & universities near Freehold, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 374592 | Monmouth County Vocational School District | Freehold (NJ) | 07728-5033 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Freehold, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Post offices near Freehold
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Freehold Post Office | Freehold (NJ) | 07728 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Yorketown | 6,535 | Neighborhood |
Distance to Other Cities
Freehold distances to largest New Jersey cities
