Allenhurst, New Jersey
| Allenhurst, New Jersey | |
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| Borough | |
| Borough of Allenhurst | |
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The old Allenhurst Railroad Station
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 Map of Allenhurst in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. |
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 Census Bureau map of Allenhurst, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates: 40°14′09″N 74°00′09″W / 40.235945°N 74.002417°WCoordinates: 40°14′09″N 74°00′09″W / 40.235945°N 74.002417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |
 New Jersey
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| County | Monmouth |
| Incorporated | April 26, 1897 |
| Named for | Abner Allen |
| Government | |
| • Type | Walsh Act |
| • Body | Board of Commissioners |
| • Mayor | David J. McLaughlin (term ends May 1, 2020) |
| • Administrator / Clerk | Lori L. Osborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.283 sq mi (0.733 km2) |
| • Land | 0.263 sq mi (0.680 km2) |
| • Water | 0.020 sq mi (0.053 km2) 7.21% |
| Area rank | 554th of 566 in state 50th of 53 in county |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Population (2010 Census) | |
| • Total | 496 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 491 |
| • Rank | 556th of 566 in state 52nd of 53 in county |
| • Density | 1,887.9/sq mi (728.9/km2) |
| • Density rank | 299th of 566 in state 36th of 53 in county |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 07711 |
| Area code(s) | 732 exchanges: 517, 531, 660, 663 |
| FIPS code | 3402500730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885136 |
| Website | www |
Allenhurst is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States named for resident Abner Allen and incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 26, 1897, from portions of Ocean Township. As of the 2010 United States Census, Allenhurst had 496 inhabitants, reflecting a decline of 222 (-31%) from the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 5% from the 1990 Census. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and Deal Lake to the west, it is within close proximity to New York City and is a stop on the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line. The borough is at the center of a string of wealthy communities between Long Branch and Asbury Park with many historic homes built during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 2006, Allenhurst ranked 131st in Forbes magazine's list of the most expensive ZIP codes in the United States.
Allenhurst "reflects the history of development from a rural area to a suburb of New York City. In 1895, the 120-acre Allen farm was bought by the Coast Land Improvement Company in order to build an exclusive resort community to attract upper class summer residents. The proximity of Allenhurst to the rail line was significant in the growth and popularity of Allenhurst, allowing residents of New York City easier access to the community."
On April 26, 1897, Allenhurst was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of Ocean Township. The borough is situated in the center of a string of wealthy communities between Long Branch and Asbury Park. The borough was named for resident Abner Allen.
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