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Shark River Hills, New Jersey

Shark River Hills, New Jersey
Census-designated place
Center of the residential section of the CDP
Center of the residential section of the CDP
Nickname(s): The Hills
Map of Shark River Hills highlighted within Monmouth County. Right: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey.
Map of Shark River Hills highlighted within Monmouth County. Right: Location of Monmouth County in New Jersey.
Coordinates: 40°11′35″N 74°02′40″W / 40.193067°N 74.044461°W / 40.193067; -74.044461Coordinates: 40°11′35″N 74°02′40″W / 40.193067°N 74.044461°W / 40.193067; -74.044461
Country  United States
State  New Jersey
County Monmouth
Township Neptune
Area
 • Total 0.981 sq mi (2.540 km2)
 • Land 0.891 sq mi (2.307 km2)
 • Water 0.090 sq mi (0.232 km2)  9.15%
Elevation 49 ft (15 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 3,697
 • Density 4,149.9/sq mi (1,602.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (EDT) (UTC-4)
ZIP code 07753
Area code(s) 732/848
FIPS code 34066840
GNIS feature ID 02390285

Shark River Hills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) within Neptune Township, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 3,697.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 0.981 square miles (2.540 km2), including 0.891 square miles (2.307 km2) of land and 0.090 square miles (0.232 km2) of water (9.15%).

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Shark River Hills has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

There is only one school in Shark River Hills. It is Shark River Hills Elementary School, founded in 1956.

The 2010 United States Census counted 3,697 people, 1,511 households, and 1,065 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,149.9 per square mile (1,602.3/km2). The CDP contained 1,577 housing units at an average density of 1,770.2 per square mile (683.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.51% (3,568) White, 0.89% (33) Black or African American, 0.19% (7) Native American, 1.11% (41) Asian, 0.03% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.54% (20) from other races, and 0.73% (27) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.79% (103) of the population.


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