Island Heights, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Ocean County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,691
Population
2,772/sq mi density
$107,308
Median Income
$70,328 per capita
$492,600
Home Value
$643,585 Zillow
$1,889
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
57
Violent Crime/100K
57 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$107,308 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$492,600 home value, $1,889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,691
Census 2023
Population Density
2,772
per square mile
Land Area
0.9
square miles (2.4 km²)
Median Age
53.2 yrs
37% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
93.7%
Black
2%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian
0.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.3%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.8%
Veterans
7.6%
27% above US avg (6%)
Disability
7.9%
39% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.9%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.1%
76% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.458
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,691 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,772 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 53.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.9% |
| Female | 52.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Language
| English Only | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.8% |
| Veterans | 7.6% |
| Disability | 7.9% |
| Health Insurance | 97.9% |
| Uninsured | 2.1% |
| Broadband Access | 94.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.458 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |