Brick, New Jersey
Brick: A township in Ocean County, New Jersey. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in eastern New Jersey. Brick is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the historic district and the Brick Historical Museum.
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Brick is a city located in the county of Ocean in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 75,072 and a population density of 1,120 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 76,863 inhabitants.
The city was created 399 years ago in 1624.
Brick Township is a township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township had a population of 73,620, making it the state's 13th-largest municipality. The average income in Brick was $85,363 in 2017 versus $75,496 statewide. In 2018, Forbes ranked Brick as the 4th most expensive ZIP code in New Jersey.
The township was formed on November 20, 1824 by an act of the New Jersey Legislature from portions of both Dover Township and Howell Township. It is believed that local residents named Brick as such because clay deposits from an outcropping of Raritan Bay made bricks without firing necessary. The name was one of the many names considered for what was then called "New Dublin Township".
Brick's first building was a schoolhouse constructed in 1834 on Grand Street (now known as Broadway). As industry grew along the waterfront areas and railroads were built to transport goods to major cities like Philadelphia and New York City, Brick remained primarily agricultural until after World War II when new housing developments increased its population dramatically...
In 2010 it was named by Money Magazine as one of America's 100 Best Places to Live. As of 2016, Forbes ranked Brick as one of America's 10 most educated small towns (pop 5,000+).
Quick Facts about Brick
| Population : | 76,863 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Ocean County |
| Postal code : | 07100–07199 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 862, 973 |
| Area : | 67.04 km2 |
| Official name : | Newark |
| Named for : | Newark-on-Trent |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Capital city : | Brick is capital of Essex County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1625 (399 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:47:21 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 1,147 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Brick is located at 40°3'33"N 74°8'13"W (40.0592800, -74.1370800). It has 11 neighbors: Belleville, Bloomfield, East Newark, East Orange, Elizabeth, Harrison, Irvington, Jersey City, Kearny, Maplewood and South Orange.
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Brick has 11 neighbours.
- Belleville township in New Jersey
- Bloomfield township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
- East Newark town
- East Orange The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey. It is located in the northeastern part of the county. East Orange is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and the East Orange Public Library.
- Elizabeth The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in central New Jersey. Elizabeth is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elizabethport Historical Society and the Elizabethtown Museum of History.
- Harrison town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
- Irvington township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
- Jersey City The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area. It is located across the Hudson River from Manhattan. Jersey City is known for its diversity, its proximity to New York City, and its many attractions, such as the Liberty State Park and the Statue of
- Kearny town in New Jersey
- Maplewood township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
- South Orange town in Essex County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Brick increased by 2.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1810 | 8,008 | - | 2010 United States Census |
| 1820 | 6,507 | -23.07% | |
| 1830 | 10,953 | 40.59% | |
| 1840 | 17,290 | 36.65% | 2010 United States Census |
| 1850 | 38,894 | 55.55% | 2010 United States Census |
| 1860 | 71,941 | 45.94% | |
| 1870 | 105,059 | 31.52% | 2010 United States Census |
| 1880 | 136,508 | 23.04% | |
| 1890 | 181,830 | 24.93% | |
| 1900 | 246,070 | 26.11% | 2010 United States Census |
| 1910 | 347,469 | 29.18% | |
| 1920 | 414,524 | 16.18% | 2010 United States Census |
| 1930 | 442,337 | 6.29% | |
| 1940 | 429,760 | -2.93% | 2010 United States Census |
| 1950 | 438,776 | 2.05% | |
| 1960 | 405,220 | -8.28% | |
| 1970 | 381,930 | -6.1% | |
| 1980 | 329,248 | -16% | 2010 United States Census |
| 1990 | 275,221 | -19.63% | |
| 2000 | 273,546 | -0.61% | |
| 2010 | 75,072 | -264.38% | census |
| 2011 | 75,041 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 74,799 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 74,782 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 74,813 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 74,763 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 74,833 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 75,297 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 75,744 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 76,100 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 76,863 | 0.99% | estimation process |
People born in Brick (200)
People born in Brick, including German astronomer Emil Ernst, basketball player Granger Hall, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly Peter J. Biondi, .
List
- Ron Carey (American actor) he was born in 11/12/1935
- Harold Lockwood (actor (1887-1918)) he was born in 12/04/1887
- John Eisele (American middle distance runner) he was born in 18/01/1884
- Richard Meier (American architect) he was born in 12/10/1934
- Matty Malneck (American jazz bandleader, violinist, violist and songwriter) he was born in 09/12/1903
- Shaquille O'Neal (American basketball player) he was born in 06/03/1972
- Mike Nazaruk (American racing driver) he was born in 02/10/1921
- Al Haig (American pianist) he was born in 22/07/1922
- Vinnie Burke (American musician) he was born in 15/03/1921
- Aaron Burr (American Vice President and politician (1756-1836)) he was born in 06/02/1756
- William Campbell (American actor) he was born in 30/10/1926
- Dominic Anthony Marconi (Catholic bishop) he was born in 13/03/1927
- Philip Roth (American novelist) he was born in 19/03/1933
- Brian De Palma (American film director and screenwriter) he was born in 11/09/1940
- Gerard Way (American musician and comic book writer) he was born in 09/04/1977
- David Marciano (American actor) he was born in 07/01/1960
- Stephen Crane (American novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist) he was born in 01/11/1981
- Ray Liotta (American actor) he was born in 18/12/1954
Schools in Brick
College & universities near Brick, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 481508 | Paul Mitchell the School-Jersey Shore | Brick (NJ) | 08723-3413 |
| 407391 | Capri Institute of Hair Design-Brick | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
| 185873 | Ocean County College | Toms River (NJ) | 08754-2001 |
| 451398 | Yeshiva Toras Chaim | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701 |
| 481438 | Yeshiva Yesodei Hatorah | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701-4946 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Brick, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJC | Princeton Junction station | 2 Wallace Road | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| TRE | Trenton Transit Center | 72 South Clinton Avenue | RAIL |
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| CWH | Cornwells Heights | 700 Station Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Brick
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brick Post Office | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
| Osbornvill Post Office | Brick (NJ) | 08723 |
| Lakewood Post Office | Lakewood (NJ) | 08701 |
| Point Pleasant Bor Post Office | Point Pleasant Boro (NJ) | 08742 |
| Bay Head Post Office | Bay Head (NJ) | 08742 |
Other cities in Ocean County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ocean County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 107,439 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Toms River | 95,339 | Township of New Jersey |
| Lacey | 29,760 | Township in Ocean County, New Jersey |
| Barnegat | 23,988 | Township of New Jersey |
| Point Pleasant | 18,902 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Maple Shade | 18,463 | Township in Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Ocean Acres | 16,142 | Census-designated place in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Beachwood | 11,434 | Borough of New Jersey |
| Lincoln Park | 10,064 | Borough in Morris County, New Jersey |
| Crestwood Village | 7,907 | Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States |
| Forked River | 5,244 | Census designated place in Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 4,597 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Leisure Village | 4,400 | Census designated place |
| Leisure Village East | 4,217 | Census designated place |
| Beach Haven West | 3,896 | Census designated place |
| South Toms River | 3,712 | Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Brick distances to largest New Jersey cities
