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A two-mile boardwalk, Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach on the ocean side, and a free bay beach and Sunset Beach on Barnegat Bay.

County
Ocean
Land area
0.6 sq mi
Water area
0.1 sq mi

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Seaside Heights is an Ocean County borough of about six-tenths of a square mile on the barrier island, between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. It is about 56 miles from Penn Station in Manhattan in a straight line, and Route 37 crosses the bay from Toms River and Garden State Parkway Exit 82.

The boardwalk runs about 2 miles, with Kohr's, Lucky Leo's and Casino Pier, home of the Hydrus coaster, and Breakwater Beach water park beside it. The bayfront north of Route 37 has a free guarded swimming beach, crabbing and fishing docks, a marina and Sunset Beach. Summer brings weekly fireworks, free Movies on the Beach and Monday concerts on the Franklin Avenue Stage.

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Seaside Heights At A Glance

Famous Boardwalk: Stretching over a mile, the Seaside Heights Boardwalk is a hub for entertainment, with classic arcade games, amusement rides, and a variety of dining options. Beaches: The town’s sandy beaches are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and surfing, attracting beachgoers from across the state and beyond.

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Market Snapshot

Seaside Heights Real Estate September 2026

  • Median sale price, September

    $485,000

    Down 25.4% from September 2025

  • Homes sold, September

    8

    3 in September 2025

  • Median sale price, 2026 so far

    $700,000

    74 homes have sold this year, with the median up 36.6% from last year

  • Homes for sale in September

    85

    73 in September 2025

  • Median days on market

    98 days

    For homes sold in September

  • Months of supply

    11.0 months

    How long the homes for sale would last at the current pace of sales

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Source: MOMLS (Monmouth Ocean Multiple Listing Service), Market Summary, Residential, September 2026, pulled October 5, 2026. Residential sales reported to the MLS; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. These are MLS figures, not Dennis Mark’s own. For what your home could sell for today, ask for a home value.

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Seaside Heights Q&A

Straight answers to common questions about Seaside Heights, each with its source. Checked September 2026.

What county is Seaside Heights, NJ in?

Seaside Heights is in Ocean County, New Jersey. Source: U.S. Census Bureau profile.

What is the ZIP code for Seaside Heights, NJ?

08751. Source: Borough of Seaside Heights (borough office address).

What is the population of Seaside Heights?

2,440 people at the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2025 is 2,549. Sources: 2020 Census (table P1) and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates.

How big is Seaside Heights?

About 0.62 square miles of land, plus about 0.13 square miles of water, on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Gazetteer and Wikipedia, Seaside Heights.

When was Seaside Heights founded?

It was incorporated as a borough on February 26, 1913, from parts of Berkeley Township and Dover Township (now Toms River). Source: Wikipedia, Seaside Heights.

Do you need beach badges in Seaside Heights?

Yes, for the ocean beach. 2026 prices: $13 a day, $50 a week (Saturday through the following Friday), $75 for the season ($55 if bought by January 3, 2026), and $15 for a season badge for people 65 and over. Children 11 and under, and active and retired military and their dependents with ID, get in free every day. Sources: Borough of Seaside Heights, Beach Fees & Rules and Borough of Seaside Heights, Beach Operations FAQs.

Is there a free beach in Seaside Heights?

Yes. The bayfront north of Route 37 has a free swimming beach watched by the Seaside Heights Beach Patrol, with docks for crabbing and fishing, a boat ramp, a marina and Sunset Beach for watching the sunset over Barnegat Bay. The ocean beach needs a badge in season. Sources: Seaside Heights tourism site, Bayfront (the borough's tourism site) and Borough of Seaside Heights, Beach Fees & Rules.

Does Seaside Heights have a boardwalk?

Yes. The boardwalk runs about 2 miles, with two amusement piers, Casino Pier and Funtown Pier, each reaching about 300 feet into the ocean. Breakwater Beach water park is across from Casino Pier. Source: Wikipedia, Seaside Heights.

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Kohr's and Lucky Leo's on the boardwalk at night. Photo: James Loesch, Flickr, CC BY 2.0

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