Lakehurst, New Jersey
Lakehurst: Borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Lakehurst is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,654 and a population density of 1,037 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,731 inhabitants.
The city was created 104 years ago in 1920.
Quick Facts about Lakehurst
| Population : | 2,731 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Ocean County |
| Postal code : | 08759, 08733 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 732 |
| Area : | 2.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 36 feet / 11 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1921 (104 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:38:33 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,067 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lakehurst is located at 40°0'52"N 74°18'41"W (40.0145600, -74.3112600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lakehurst
Demographics
The population of Lakehurst increased by 2.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,654 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,651 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,643 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,654 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,688 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,687 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,683 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,685 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,699 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,708 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,731 | 0.84% | estimation process |
People born in Lakehurst (8)
People born in Lakehurst, including pop and country singer Juice Newton, singer-songwriter Richard Shindell, artist Christopher Easton, .
List
- James S. Denton (American publisher) he was born in 05/07/1951
- Kelly Moore (American writer) she was born in 30/08/1956
- Rich Croushore (American baseball player) he was born in 07/08/1970
- Charles Austin Miles (American composer) he was born in 07/01/1868
- Frank Leslie Howland (American mayor) he was born in 22/08/1877
Schools in Lakehurst
College & universities near Lakehurst, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482963 | American Institute-Toms River | Toms River (NJ) | 08755 |
| 491622 | Yeshiva Chemdas Hatorah | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-4618 |
| 488314 | Beth Medrash of Asbury Park | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-5842 |
| 431716 | Ocean County Vocational-Technical School | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
| 491817 | Seminary Bnos Chaim | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-2336 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Lakehurst, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
| ATO | Atco, New Jersey | Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave | OTHER |
Post offices near Lakehurst
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Lakehur Post Office | Lakehurst (NJ) | 08733 |
| Lakehurst Na Post Office | Joint Base Mdl (NJ) | 08733 |
| Holiday City Post Office | Toms River (NJ) | 08757 |
| Whiting Post Office | Whiting (NJ) | 08759 |
| Toms River Post Office | Toms River (NJ) | 08753 |
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
Lakehurst distances to largest New Jersey cities
