| ZIP Code | 08722 |
|---|---|
| City | Beachwood |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Area Code | 732/848/908 |
| Elevation | 63 ft |
| Latitude | 39.928405 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.202189 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 131 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,441 (32.2%) |
| Some College | 1,202 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,107 (14.6%) |
| Bachelors | 504 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,192 (28.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,043 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $307,500 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,236/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,180 |
| Vacant Units | 215 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,180 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 215 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 08722 is located in Beachwood, New Jersey, within Ocean County. With a population of 11,002, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.1 years. Economically, 08722 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,043 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08722 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $307,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,236 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 08722 is primarily White (78.21%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08722 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 08722 in Beachwood, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,002 residents, a median household income of $102,043, and a median home value of $307,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.