| ZIP Code | 08758 |
|---|---|
| City | Waretown |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Ocean County |
| Area Code | 609/640 |
| Elevation | 39 ft |
| Latitude | 39.794543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.253337 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 34029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.6% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 58% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,755 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 816 (13.8%) |
| Associates | 752 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 612 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,967 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,877 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $455,900 ▲ 64% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,239/mo ↓ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,765 |
| Vacant Units | 526 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,765 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 526 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 08758 is located in Waretown, New Jersey, within Ocean County. With a population of 8,010, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.5 years. Economically, 08758 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,877 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 08758 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $455,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,239 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 08758 is primarily White (88.91%). Residents are well-educated — 43.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 48% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 08758 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly 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 08758 in Waretown, NJ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,010 residents, a median household income of $103,877, and a median home value of $455,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Jersey.