| ZIP Code | 08527 |
|---|---|
| City | Jackson |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Area Code | 732 |
| Elevation | 115 ft |
| Latitude | 40.108665 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.358602 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 7.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.1% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 424 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,989 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 3,806 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 4,095 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 3,319 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,551 (39.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,059 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $460,600 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,693/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,755 |
| Vacant Units | 1,068 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,755 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,068 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 08527 is located in Jackson, New Jersey, within Ocean County. With a population of 58,366, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 08527 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,059 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08527 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $460,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,693 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 08527 is primarily White (76.10%). Residents are well-educated — 48.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.9%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08527 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 08527 in Jackson, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 58,366 residents, a median household income of $109,059, and a median home value of $460,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.