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Island Heights, New Jersey - Basic Facts

The Borough of Island Heights had a population of 1,689 as of July 1, 2024. Island Heights ranks in the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in New Jersey. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Island Heights is located at latitude 39.9421 and longitude -74.1499 in Ocean County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Island Heights encompass a land area of 0.61 sq. miles and a water area of 0.3 sq. miles. Ocean County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Borough of Island Heights has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.


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Island Heights, NJ Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION

Total Population 1,689 (100%)
Population in Households 1,689 (100.0%)
Population in Families 1,370 (81.1%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 2,774
Diversity Index2 24
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $104,023
Average Household Income $142,805
% of Income for Mortgage4 38%
Per Capita Income $63,328
Wealth Index5 178
Socioeconomic Status Index6 High (67.8)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 864 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 660 (76.4%)
Renter Occupied HU 89 (10.3%)
Vacant Housing Units 115 (13.3%)
Median Home Value $629,438
Average Home Value $711,364
Housing Affordability Index3 59
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 749
Average Household Size 2.26
Family Households 488
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2024 2024-2029
Population 0.55% 0.50%
Households 0.87% 0.68%
Families   0.57%
Median Household Income   1.31%
Per Capita Income   2.50%
Owner Occupied HU   1.07%

Island Heights, NJ - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Island Heights to the other 700 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 484 31st
Population Density # 282 60th
Median Household Income # 388 45th
Housing Affordability Index # 134 19th
Per Capita Income # 254 64th
Diversity Index # 646 8th

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