Point Pleasant, New Jersey
Point Pleasant: borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
About
Point Pleasant is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,392 and a population density of 4,411 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,902 inhabitants.
The city was created 105 years ago in 1920.
Quick Facts about Point Pleasant
| Population | 18,902 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Postal code | 08742 |
| Phone Area Codes | 732 |
| Area | 4.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0832,-74.0682 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Establishment | May 19, 1920 (105 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:04:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 4,533 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Point Pleasant is located at 40°4'59"N 74°4'5"W (40.0831700, -74.0681900). It has 4 neighbors: Wall Township, Bay Head, Brielle and Point Pleasant Beach.
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Point Pleasant increased by 2.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,392 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,376 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,334 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,382 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,443 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,457 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,500 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,568 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,675 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,772 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,902 | 0.69% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Point Pleasant
1Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey
1800 Bay Ave building 13, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742, United States View details
Phone: +17328990012 | Website available
2New Jersey Museum of Boating
1800 Bay Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742, United States View details
Phone: +17326067605 | Website available
People born in Point Pleasant (21)
People born in Point Pleasant, including actress Kirsten Dunst, actress Tawny Cypress, Colombian-singer-songwriter Soraya, .
More notable people
- Diamond Dallas Page (American professional wrestler and actor) he was born in 05/04/1956
- Brian Lynch (US basketball player) he was born in 12/06/1978
- Rachel Bolan (Musician, Song writer/Composer, Producer) he was born in 09/02/1963
- Kurt Pellegrino (Mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 07/05/1979
- Jeff Frazier (American baseball player) he was born in 10/08/1982
- Todd Frazier (baseball player from the United States) he was born in 12/02/1986
- "Irish" Teddy Mann (middleweight boxing pro) he was born in 05/09/1951
- Caroline Casagrande (Member of the US Department of State) she was born in 21/11/1976
- Graham C. Newbury (American surgeon) he was born in 01/01/1910
- Jimmy Pinchak (American actor) he was born in 16/02/1996
- Niko Gkionis (American soccer player) he was born in 05/09/1985
- Michael J. Doherty (American politician (born 1963) from New Jersey) he was born in 24/05/1963
- Dick Cooke (College baseball coach) he was born in 28/10/1956
- Virginia E. Haines (American politician) she was born in 06/06/1946
- Michael John Trotta (American music composer and conductor) he was born in 01/01/1978
- Nancy Chard she was born in 14/07/1933
- Chris Cummiskey (American politician) he was born in 15/08/1964
- James M. Murray (American law enforcement officer)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Point Pleasant, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481508 | Paul Mitchell the School-Jersey Shore | Brick (NJ) | 08723-3413 |
| 407391 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Brick | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
| 460640 | Cortiva Institute-New Jersey | Wall (NJ) | 07719 |
| 451398 | Yeshiva Toras Chaim | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701 |
| 491640 | Yeshiva Gedolah Keren Hatorah | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-1239 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Point Pleasant, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Point Pleasant.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant Bor Post Office | Point Pleasant Boro (NJ) | 08742 |
| Bay Head Post Office | Bay Head (NJ) | 08742 |
| Point Pleasant Beach Post Office | Point Pleasant Beach (NJ) | 08742 |
| Briell Post Office | Brielle (NJ) | 08730 |
| Manasquan Post Office | Manasquan (NJ) | 08736 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Point Pleasant, West Virginia city and the county seat of Mason County, West Virginia, United States with a population of 4,017 people.
- Point Pleasant, Illinois township in Warren County, Illinois with a population of 149 people.
Other cities in Ocean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ocean County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 107,439 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Toms River | 95,339 | Township of New Jersey |
| Brick | 76,863 | A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. |
| Lacey | 29,760 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Barnegat | 23,988 | Township of New Jersey |
| Maple Shade | 18,463 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Ocean Acres | 16,142 | Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Beachwood | 11,434 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lincoln Park | 10,064 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Crestwood Village | 7,907 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Forked River | 5,244 | Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,597 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Leisure Village | 4,400 | Census designated place |
| Leisure Village East | 4,217 | Census designated place |
| Beach Haven West | 3,896 | Census designated place |
| South Toms River | 3,712 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Point Pleasant distances to largest New Jersey cities