Allentown, New Jersey

Allentown: Borough of New Jersey

About

Allentown is a city located in the county of Monmouth in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,828 and a population density of 1,137 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,761 inhabitants.

The city was created 125 years ago in 1898.

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Location of Allentown on New Jersey map.

Quick Facts about Allentown

Population : 1,761 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : New Jersey (United States)
County : Monmouth County
Postal code : 08501
Area : 1.61 km2
Altitude : 246 feet / 75 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1899 (125 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 22:26:50 (21st December 2024)
Density : 1,095 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.8% (2010-2020)
Allentown  New Jersey downtown image
Allentown New Jersey downtown
Allentown  New Jersey downtown image

Geography

Allentown is located at 40°10'40"N 74°35'1"W (40.1778900, -74.5834900).

Allentown map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Allentown decreased by 3.8% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,828 - census
2011 1,829 0.05% estimation process
2012 1,822 -0.38% estimation process
2013 1,819 -0.16% estimation process
2014 1,811 -0.44% estimation process
2015 1,809 -0.11% estimation process
2016 1,804 -0.28% estimation process
2017 1,799 -0.28% estimation process
2018 1,786 -0.73% estimation process
2019 1,775 -0.62% estimation process
2020 1,761 -0.8% estimation process

Allentown zip code is 08501. County name: Monmouth, County fips: 34025

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Schools in Allentown

College & universities near Allentown, NJ

Code Name City ZIP
185509 Mercer County Community College West Windsor (NJ) 08550-3407

Stations (28)

Amtrak & bus stations near Allentown, NJ

Code Name Address Type
TRE Trenton Transit Center 72 South Clinton Avenue RAIL
PJC Princeton Junction station 2 Wallace Road RAIL
CWH Cornwells Heights 700 Station Ave. RAIL
NBK New Brunswick station French and Albany Streets RAIL
PNK Pennsauken, NJ 215 Derousse Avenue BUS

Post offices near Allentown

Post Office Name City ZIP
Allentown Post Office Allentown (NJ) 08501

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Allentown , Pennsylvania The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located on the Lehigh River in eastern Pennsylvania. Allentown is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Allentown Art Museum and the Allentown Children's Museum. with a population of 121,470 people.
  • Allentown , Georgia human settlement in Bleckley, Laurens, Twiggs, and Wilkinson counties, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 152 people.

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
Keyport 6,951 Town in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Rumson 6,671 Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Allentown distances to largest New Jersey cities