Keyport, New Jersey
Keyport: Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey
About
Keyport is a town located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,240 and a population density of 1,921 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,951 inhabitants.
The town was created 117 years ago in 1908.
Quick Facts about Keyport
| Population : | 6,951 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Monmouth County |
| Postal code : | 07735 |
| Area : | 3.77 km2 |
| Altitude : | 85 feet / 26 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1908 (117 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:53:31 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,845 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.16% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Keyport is located at 40°25'59"N 74°11'59"W (40.4331600, -74.1995900). It has 2 neighbors: Hazlet and Union Beach.
Keyport map
- Official Website
Official website of Keyport
Keyport has 2 neighbours.
- Hazlet township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Union Beach borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Keyport decreased by 4.16% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,240 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,196 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,169 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,155 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,122 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,078 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,055 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,035 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,046 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,977 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,951 | -0.37% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,649 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,929 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,513 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,933 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 34.5% |
| White only, percent : | 81.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,004 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $113,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,059 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $369 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $794 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,609 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,525 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,841 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 167,738 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,976 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,544 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,142 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 819 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 409 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 316 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 747 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 71 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 711 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,644.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.04 |
People born in Keyport (3)
People born in Keyport, including football player John Earle, musical theatre and film actress; singer, recording artist Juanita Hall, basketball player-coach Pat Kennedy, .
List
Schools in Keyport
College & universities near Keyport, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 491710 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Cliffwood | Keyport (NJ) | 07735-5105 |
Stations (24)
Amtrak & bus stations near Keyport, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
Post offices near Keyport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Keypor Post Office | Keyport (NJ) | 07735 |
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 |
| Rumson | 6,671 | Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Yorketown | 6,535 | Neighborhood |
Distance to Other Cities
Keyport distances to largest New Jersey cities