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Island Heights

New Jersey · 1,731 residents (2025 est.) · 0.609 sq mi
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Island Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $546,800. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,720
−2%since 2000
from 1,751 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,824 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+22%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,731 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Island Heights
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,231
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,107
+156%since 2000
from $26,975 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+17%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$546,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+82%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,689)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(92)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,602)
Black2.1%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(26)
Diversity Score16.3%(281)
Diversity Score
16
+210%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Island Heights, New Jersey?

Island Heights, New Jersey has about 1,720 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Island Heights, New Jersey?

The typical household in Island Heights, New Jersey earns about $109,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Island Heights, New Jersey expensive?

In Island Heights, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $546,800, and the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Island Heights, New Jersey?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in Island Heights, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Island Heights, New Jersey?

About 1.5% of people in Island Heights, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Island Heights, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Island Heights, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 250 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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