Belford, NJ · standard
ZIP Code 07718
Monmouth County, New Jersey - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,263
- 1,144/sq mi High-density area
- $131,531
- Median income Above-median income area
- $514,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 45.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,144
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 07718 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 07718 (Belford, NJ) rose +15.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.9 in 2023 to 309.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 07718 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belford, Monmouth County, New Jersey, home to 6,263 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 1,144 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 07718 skews affluent, with a median household income of $131,531 (8% above the average New Jersey ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,201. The poverty rate is 3.3%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $514,600 (0% below the average New Jersey ZIP) and median rent is $1,500; 95.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Monmouth County, so 07718 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 07718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belford, NJ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 07718.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 07718, Belford, NJ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,263
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
1,144
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 07718?
39.2
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
5.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$131,531
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$61,201
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 07718 ranks among New Jersey ZIPs
Belford, NJ household income vs. every New Jersey ZIP code
Median household income among 565 reporting New Jersey ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$131,531 Top 32% higher than 68% of 565 New Jersey ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,498housing units
2,498
Total Housing Units
2,465
Occupied Units
33
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$514,600
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,500
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.2%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 07718 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 198 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 218 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 239 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 269 |
| 2024 | +15.2% | 310 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 07718, employing approximately 603 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,387,000.
103
Businesses
603
Employees
$27.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 16.5% |
| Construction | 15 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 13.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 7.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 07718 vs 07758 →
ZIP 07718 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07748
Middletown (07748)
28,030 residents
- 07701
Red Bank (07701)
23,813 residents
- 07730
Hazlet (07730)
17,396 residents
- 07734
Keansburg (07734)
13,269 residents
- 07716 8,574
Atlantic Highlands (07716)
8,574 residents
- 07718 6,263
Belford (07718)
6,263 residents
- 07704 6,133
Fair Haven (07704)
6,133 residents
- 07732 5,189
Highlands (07732)
5,189 residents
- 07758 4,967
Port Monmouth (07758)
4,967 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07718 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 07718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07704
Fair Haven (07704)
$250,000 median income
- 07702
Shrewsbury (07702)
$178,958 median income
- 07748
Middletown (07748)
$152,981 median income
- 07737
Leonardo (07737)
$139,318 median income
- 07718
Belford (07718)
$131,531 median income
- 07716
Atlantic Highlands (07716)
$126,591 median income
- 07730
Hazlet (07730)
$125,338 median income
- 07758
Port Monmouth (07758)
$115,298 median income
- 07701
Red Bank (07701)
$112,143 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 07718 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07758 | Port Monmouth, NJ | 4,967 | 1.2 mi |
| 07737 | Leonardo, NJ | 4,264 | 1.3 mi |
| 07748 | Middletown, NJ | 28,030 | 2.4 mi |
| 07701 | Red Bank, NJ | 23,813 | 4.1 mi |
| 07734 | Keansburg, NJ | 13,269 | 3.1 mi |
| 07716 | Atlantic Highlands, NJ | 8,574 | 3.1 mi |
| 07730 | Hazlet, NJ | 17,396 | 4.8 mi |
| 07732 | Highlands, NJ | 5,189 | 5.0 mi |
| 07704 | Fair Haven, NJ | 6,133 | 4.7 mi |
| 07702 | Shrewsbury, NJ | 3,809 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 07718, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,263 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 07718 in?
ZIP code 07718 (Belford) is located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Monmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monmouth-nj.
What is the population of ZIP code 07718?
ZIP code 07718 in Belford, NJ has a population of 6,263 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 07718?
The median household income in ZIP 07718 is $131,531, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 07718?
The median home value in ZIP 07718 is $514,600, which is 85% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 07718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 07718 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 07718?
ZIP code 07718 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 07718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 07718 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (17), Construction (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 07718?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 07718 increased by 15.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 07718?
In ZIP code 07718, 72.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 07718?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 07718 is 35.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 07718?
In ZIP code 07718, approximately 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 07718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 07718 is 3.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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