Toms River, New Jersey
Toms River: township of New Jersey
About
Toms River is a township located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 91,239 and a population density of 1,725 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 95,339 inhabitants.
The township was created 258 years ago in 1768.
Quick Facts about Toms River
| Population | 95,339 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Postal code | 08753–08757 |
| Phone Area Codes | 732 |
| Area | 52.88 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9537,-74.1979 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Capital city | Toms River is capital of Ocean County |
| Establishment | March 01, 1768 (258 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:13:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,803 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Toms River is located at 39°57'13"N 74°11'53"W (39.9537300, -74.1979200). It has 5 neighbors: Island Heights, Lavallette, Seaside Heights, South Toms River and Lakewood.
Toms River map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Toms River increased by 4.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91,239 | - | census |
| 2011 | 91,347 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 91,631 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 90,869 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 90,042 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 90,547 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 91,529 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 92,146 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 93,206 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 94,108 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 95,339 | 1.29% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Toms River
1Cattus Island County Park
1170 Cattus Island Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States View details
Phone: +17322706960 | Website available
2Winding River Park
50 NJ-37 W, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States View details
Phone: +17323411993 | Website available
3Riverwood Park Recreation
Riverwood Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States View details
Phone: +17323411000 | Website available
4Huddy Park
39 E Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States View details
Website available
5Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
1256 Indian Head Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755, United States View details
Phone: +17326599060 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Toms River
1Toms River Township
33 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753 View details
Phone: +17323411000 | Website available
2Ocean County Superintendent of Schools
212 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753, United States View details
Phone: +17329292079 | Website available
People born in Toms River (40)
People born in Toms River, including baseball player Al Leiter, United States general Norton A. Schwartz, actor Brian Geraghty, .
More notable people
- Andrew Valmon (athletics competitor) he was born in 01/01/1965
- Frankie Edgar (American mixed martial artist) he was born in 16/10/1981
- Mike Bucci (American professional wrestler) he was born in 05/06/1972
- Pavle Jovanovic (American and Serbian bobsledder) he was born in 11/01/1977
- Keith Stokes (American football player) he was born in 10/12/1978
- Alex Blackwell (American basketball player) he was born in 27/06/1970
- Beth Simone Noveck (American government officer) she was born in 01/01/1971
- Jason Snelling (Player of American football) he was born in 29/12/1983
- Steve Mormando (fencer) he was born in 14/08/1955
- Leigh Lezark (American model) she was born in 26/07/1984
- Andrew Campbell (American yacht racer) he was born in 03/02/1984
- Andy Messersmith (American baseball player) he was born in 06/08/1945
- Anthony W. Ivins (American Mormon leader) he was born in 16/09/1852
- Cheryl Spector (American activist) she was born in 03/02/1958
- Chris Konopka (American soccer player) he was born in 14/04/1985
- Chris Shar (American musician) he was born in 14/11/1978
- Darian Barnes (Player of American football) he was born in 28/02/1980
- David de Kastrozza (American ice hockey player) he was born in 20/10/1986
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Toms River, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431716 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
| 185873 | Ocean County College | Toms River (NJ) | 08754-2001 |
| 407391 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Brick | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
| 482963 | American Institute-Toms River | Toms River (NJ) | 08755 |
| 488314 | Beth Medrash of Asbury Park | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-5842 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Toms River, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Toms River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Toms River Post Office | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
| Beachwood Post Office | Beachwood (NJ) | 08722 |
| Pine Beach Post Office | Pine Beach (NJ) | 08741 |
| Island Heigh Post Office | Island Heights (NJ) | 08732 |
| Holiday City Post Office | Toms River (NJ) | 08757 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Point Pleasant | 18,902 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| 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
Toms River distances to largest New Jersey cities