Island Heights, New Jersey
Island Heights: Borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Island Heights is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,673 and a population density of 712 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,692 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Island Heights
| Population : | 1,692 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Ocean County |
| Postal code : | 08732 |
| Area : | 2.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 118 feet / 36 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:54:57 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 720 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Island Heights is located at 39°56'31"N 74°8'59"W (39.9420600, -74.1498600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Island Heights
Island Heights has 1 neighbours.
- Toms River township of New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Island Heights increased by 1.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,673 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,638 | -2.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,631 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,632 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,645 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,638 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,643 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,659 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,673 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,679 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,692 | 0.77% | estimation process |
Schools in Island Heights
College & universities near Island Heights, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 431716 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Island Heights, NJ
| 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 |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
Post offices near Island Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Island Heigh Post Office | Island Heights (NJ) | 08732 |
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 |
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Island Heights distances to largest New Jersey cities
