City

Barnegat Light, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥473Population
💰$104,583Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$1,105,600Median Home Value▲ 297% above avg
🎓76.3%College Grads▲ 97% above avg
📊17.8%Unemployment▲ 263% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Asian: 16.5%Other: 0.4%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian16.5%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
4%
45–64
35%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads76.3% ▲ 97% above avg
Unemployment17.8% ▲ 263% above avg
HS Graduate33 (8.9%)
Some College31 (8.4%)
Associates24 (6.5%)
Bachelors16 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree267 (72%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.9%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 72%Edu
HS Grad8.9%
Some College8.4%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate72.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.8%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.8%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,583 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$1,105,600 ▲ 297% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,273
Vacant Units1,068

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
51%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Barnegat Light, NJ

Barnegat Light is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 473 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, Barnegat Light is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,583 is above the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Barnegat Light is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,105,600, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnegat Light is highly educated. 76.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.7%).

Barnegat Light, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Barnegat Light
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08006 473 $104,583 $1,105,600 17.8% 76.3% 92.2%