Bay Head, New Jersey
Bay Head: Borough in New Jersey, United States
About
Bay Head is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 968 and a population density of 528 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 983 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Bay Head
| Population : | 983 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Ocean County |
| Postal code : | 08742 |
| Area : | 1.83 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Establishment : | June 06, 1886 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:05:14 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 536 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.53% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bay Head is located at 40°4'18"N 74°3'15"W (40.0717800, -74.0543000). It has 2 neighbors: Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach.
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Bay Head has 2 neighbours.
- Point Pleasant borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
- Point Pleasant Beach borough in New Jersey, United States
Demographics
The population of Bay Head increased by 1.53% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 968 | - | census |
| 2011 | 973 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 968 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 964 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 969 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 970 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 970 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 971 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 973 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 977 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 983 | 0.61% | estimation process |
Schools in Bay Head
College & universities near Bay Head, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407391 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Brick | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bay Head, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Post offices near Bay Head
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Head Post Office | Bay Head (NJ) | 08742 |
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 |
