Surf City, New Jersey
Surf City: borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
About
Surf City is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,205 and a population density of 351 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,205 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1894.
Quick Facts about Surf City
| Population | 1,205 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Postal code | 08008 |
| Phone Area Codes | 609 |
| Area | 3.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.6621,-74.1651 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Establishment | September 19, 1894 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:30:45 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 351 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 60℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Surf City is located at 39°39'43"N 74°9'55"W (39.6620600, -74.1651400). It has 2 neighbors: Long Beach and Ship Bottom.
Surf City map
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Weather
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Surf City increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,205 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,179 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,173 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,173 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,172 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,176 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,175 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,182 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,192 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,199 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,205 | 0.5% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Surf City, 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Surf City, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| 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 Surf City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ship Bottom Post Office | Ship Bottom (NJ) | 08008 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Surf City, North Carolina borough in Ocean County, New Jersey with a population of 2,532 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 |
| 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
Surf City distances to largest New Jersey cities