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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
$131,531
Median income
$514,600
Median home value
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Jersey average), while per-capita income is $61,201. Local economic indicators show a 3.3% poverty rate alongside 7.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $514,600 (0% below the state average), median rent at $1,500 a month, and owner-occupancy at 95.1%.

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. To put 07718 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Monmouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 07718?

39.2

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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

$61,201

Per Capita Income

3.3%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 07718 ranks nationally

Belford, NJ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$131,531 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,498

Total Housing Units

2,465

Occupied Units

33

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.1%
Renter 4.9%

$514,600

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 07718 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 07718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Monmouth County

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Freehold, NJ
Pop: 56,257
07726 standard
Englishtown, NJ
Pop: 42,508
07712 standard
Asbury Park, NJ
Pop: 39,158
07731 standard
Howell, NJ
Pop: 38,304
07753 standard
Neptune, NJ
Pop: 37,554
07740 standard
Long Branch, NJ
Pop: 31,038

Related Areas

Monmouth County Belford, NJ New Jersey

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.