Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey

Spring Lake Heights is a borough located in the southern coastal portion of Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,890, an increase of 177 (+3.8%) from the 2010 census count of 4,713, which in turn reflected a decline of 514 (−9.8%) from the 5,227 counted in the 2000 census.

Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
Center of Spring Lake Heights along Route 71
Map of Spring Lake Heights in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
Spring Lake Heights
Location in Monmouth County
Spring Lake Heights
Location in New Jersey
Spring Lake Heights
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40.149483°N 74.046169°W / 40.149483; -74.046169
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMonmouth
IncorporatedMarch 19, 1927
Government
  TypeBorough
  BodyBorough Council
  MayorChristopher M. Campion Jr. (R, term ends December 31, 2023)
  AdministratorJohn E. Barrett
  Municipal clerkJanine Gillis
Area
  Total1.32 sq mi (3.43 km2)
  Land1.29 sq mi (3.35 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)  2.26%
  Rank468th of 565 in state
40th of 53 in county
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total4,890
  Estimate 
(2022)
4,865
  Rank380th of 565 in state
33rd of 53 in county
  Density3,776.8/sq mi (1,458.2/km2)
   Rank173rd of 565 in state
18th of 53 in county
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
07762
Area code(s)732 exchanges: 282, 449, 974
FIPS code3402570140
GNIS feature ID0885407
Websitewww.springlakehts.com

The borough of Spring Lake Heights was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 19, 1927, from portions of Wall Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 3, 1927. The borough was named for Spring Lake, which was named for a clear spring-fed lake.

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