West Keansburg, New Jersey facts for kids
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West Keansburg, New Jersey
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 West Keansburg, New Jersey
Location in Monmouth County, New Jersey
West Keansburg, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
West Keansburg, New Jersey
Location in the United States
West Keansburg, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
West Keansburg, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Township | Hazlet |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2044982 |
West Keansburg is a community in New Jersey, United States. It is located inside Hazlet Township in Monmouth County. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a name but it doesn't have its own separate local government. It's part of a larger township.
West Keansburg covers about 1.667 square miles (4.32 square kilometers) of land. This area includes parts of Hazlet Township. It stretches east of Waackaack Creek and some areas north of Route 36.
In the year 2000, a count of people called a census showed that West Keansburg had 14,423 residents. This was more than half of Hazlet's total population of 21,165 people at that time.
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What to See in West Keansburg
West Keansburg has several important places and businesses. These spots are well-known to the people who live there.
Local Businesses and Services
You can find the Helfrich Bus Company here. This company helps with transportation in the area. The West Keansburg Fire Company Number One is also located in the community. They are important for keeping everyone safe.
Places for Events and Fun
Jacques Caterers is a business that helps with food for special events. For outdoor fun, there is Eight Street Park. It's a great place for kids and families to play and relax.
Mail and ZIP Codes
People living in West Keansburg have a different ZIP Code than others in Hazlet. A ZIP Code is a special number that helps the mail get to the right place.
West Keansburg's ZIP Code
West Keansburg uses the ZIP Code 07734. Most of the rest of Hazlet Township uses the 07730 ZIP Code. This helps the United States Postal Service sort mail correctly.
Post Office Name Change
In October 2013, the United States Postal Service made a change. They officially changed the name of the West Keansburg post office. It is now called the "Hazlet" post office.
