| ZIP Code | 08533 |
|---|---|
| City | New Egypt |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 141 ft |
| Latitude | 40.015589 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.485083 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 4.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,476 (32.8%) |
| Some College | 506 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 423 (9.4%) |
| Bachelors | 650 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,392 (30.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,982 ▲ 34% above avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $471,500 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,662/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,625 |
| Vacant Units | 132 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,625 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 132 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 08533 is located in New Egypt, New Jersey, within Ocean County. With a population of 6,892, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.9 years. Economically, 08533 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,982 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08533 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $471,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,662 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 08533 is primarily White (86.49%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.5%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08533 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 08533 in New Egypt, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,892 residents, a median household income of $101,982, and a median home value of $471,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.