Asbury (Village); Bloomsbury (Village), 1873
Asbury’s story
214 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1873.
- 1812Asbury is settled
AsburyNJ
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
241
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$606K
+5.1% in a year
Household income
$129K
median
Median age
35.4
years
Jobs based here
127
Balanced
Is Asbury a good place to live?
No town among the 469 in New Jersey we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Asbury. Asbury has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Asbury stand out
Where Asbury beats most towns.
Small town
241 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Franklin TownshipBethlehem TownshipAsbury
Nearby attractions
All 674 attractions →Drew University and 112 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Asbury. Close and well known come first.
31 mi LandmarkDrew University
29 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
22 mi LakeLake Musconetcong
31 mi Stadium & arenaSHI Stadium
10 mi Park & preserveLehigh River
23 mi Park & preserveDuke FarmsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Drew University: CUBJONES83 (talk), Public domain · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · SHI Stadium: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lehigh River: The original uploader was Malepheasant at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Duke Farms: Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Asbury: who provides what
Asbury is unincorporated, so Warren County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerJCP&L18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWarren CountyWarren County provides services here
SchoolsFranklin Township School DistrictWarren Hills Region School District2 districts serve Asbury; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWarren County ClerkWarren County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code0880208802 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Asbury.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Asbury
The range runs from 20° on a January night to 85° on a July afternoon, with about 23 inches of snow a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–40°
Spring38–61°
Summer59–82°
Fall42–64°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+2.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
The average trip to work in Asbury is shorter than in most of New Jersey or the rest of the country
In Asbury, 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below both New Jersey’s towns (6.1%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Half commute less than 23 miles. The top destinations are Phillipsburg (5%), Raritan Township (5%) and Newark (3%).
0%work in town
| Asbury | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Asbury0%
Phillipsburg5%
Raritan Township5%
Newark3%
Bridgewater Township3%
23 mi
median commute distance
127
jobs based in Asbury
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
20% of adults in Asbury have been diagnosed with depression, against 16% in New Jersey’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns
For adults in Asbury, the share who have diabetes is 8.7%. In Asbury, 31% of adults have obesity, above the New Jersey town median (28%) but below the median of U.S. towns (35%). On the CDC’s 32 measures, Asbury is ahead of New Jersey on 9 and behind on 3.
| Asbury | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 16% | 23% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.7% | 9.7% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 19% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
9 better20 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Asbury | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.4% | 11.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 14.3% |
| More adults with depression | 20.3% | 15.1% |
St. Luke's Warren Hospital
9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Asbury, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Asbury, 61% come from inland flooding and 10% from cold waves.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Asbury is valued at about $606K
Typical home values rose 5.1% in the year to September 2026.
$606KZillow home value
Typical home value
Asbury$606K
New Jersey$575K
+5.1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Asbury
16pages on Asbury
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Asbury
Warren County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Washington3.2 mi$5,460 in-state tuitionLafayette CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Easton, PA10.6 mi$65,398 tuitionCentenary UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hackettstown13.7 mi$37,732 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Asbury residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
About Asbury
Populated place in Warren County, New Jersey, US
Asbury is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Franklin Township in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, that was created as part of the 2010 United States census. As of the 2020 census, Asbury had a population of 270.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 338 ft
- ZIP code
- 08802
Questions about Asbury
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Asbury, NJ a good place to live?
Asbury has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.