| ZIP Code | 08723 |
|---|---|
| City | Brick |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Area Code | 732/848 |
| Elevation | 13 ft |
| Latitude | 40.038584 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.1116 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 5.7% ▼ 43% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 33% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 198 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,375 (36.6%) |
| Some College | 2,734 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 2,593 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,140 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,868 (30%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,953 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $374,400 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,652/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,075 |
| Vacant Units | 1,084 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,075 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,084 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 08723 is located in Brick, New Jersey, within Ocean County. With a population of 32,033, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 08723 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,953 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08723 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $374,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,652 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 08723 is primarily White (80.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.7%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08723 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 08723 in Brick, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,033 residents, a median household income of $103,953, and a median home value of $374,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.