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Wall, NJ

Wall Township is a township within Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Crisscrossed by several different highways within the heart of the Jersey Shore region, the township is a transportation hub of Central New Jersey and a bedroom suburb of New York City, in the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States census, Wall Township's population was 26,525, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 361 (+1.4%) from the 2010 census count of 26,164, which in turn reflected an increase of 903 (+3.6%) from the 25,261 counted in the 2000 census.

Wall Township was formally incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 7, 1851. Over the years, portions of the township have been taken to form North Spring Lake (May 1884), Ocean Beach (March 9, 1885, now Belmar), Manasquan (December 30, 1887), Spring Lake (March 14, 1892), Sea Girt (March 29, 1917), Brielle (April 10, 1919), South Belmar (March 12, 1924, now Lake Como) and Spring Lake Heights (March 19, 1927).

Wall Township was named for General Garret D. Wall (1783–1850), a lawyer who commanded a Trenton volunteer company during the War of 1812 and was stationed at Sandy Hook. Wall served five years as clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court and as quartermaster general of the state for more than 20 years before being chosen to represent the state in the United States Senate from 1835 to 1841

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 31.69 square miles (82.08 km2), including 30.66 square miles (79.41 km2) of land and 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2) of water (3.25%).

Wall's commitment to health and wellness extends to its medical facilities, such as Jersey Shore University Medical Center, which offers a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency medicine. The township also hosts health fairs, screenings, and educational events throughout the year to promote preventive care and community wellness. Active Release Chiro offers chiropractic care for various conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Shore Chiropractic provides chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression therapy, and rehabilitation services. Brandywine Living at Wall offers assisted living services including personalized care plans, social activities, and dining services. Spring Oak Assisted Living of Toms River located nearby in Toms River, NJ, this facility provides assisted living with a focus on independence and quality of life. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a range of spa services including massages, facials, and waxing.

Top sites in Wall, NJ are InfoAge Museum, Military Technology Museum, and Jenkin’s Aquarium. 

Population: 26,862 (2025). ZIP code: 07719. Area code: 732. Elevation: 56 feet (17 m). Area: 31.63 square miles (82.0 km²).

FAQs

Is Wall, NJ a good place to live?

Wall Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 26,450. Wall Township is in Monmouth County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Wall Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

Why is Wall, NJ called Wall?

They chose to name the township "Wall" after United States Senator Garret Dorset Wall who had died in 1850 during the time of legal separation from Howell Township. Garret Dorset Wall served in the War of 1812 at Sandy Hook and then became Quartermaster General for the State of New Jersey. Garret Dorset Wall served in the War of 1812 at Sandy Hook and then became Quartermaster General for the State of New Jersey.

What is the crime rate in Wall, NJ?

Wall, NJ, a small town on the Jersey Shore, is known for its beautiful beaches and quaint neighborhoods. However, it has also made headlines for its relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of the United States. With a violent crime rate of only 8.3, well below the national average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 21.5, also lower than the national average of 35.4, Wall, NJ is considered a safe community to live in.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Active Release Chiro

Shore Chiropractic

Brandywine Living at Wall 

Spring Oak Assisted Living of Toms River 

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

InfoAge Museum

Military Technology Museum

Jenkin’s Aquarium

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