City

Barnegat, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥25,936Population
💰$92,548Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$356,200Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 2.5%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.7%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic6.4%
Black2.5%
Asian1.1%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma91 (0.5%)
HS Graduate7,204 (37.5%)
Some College1,825 (9.5%)
Associates2,138 (11.1%)
Bachelors1,402 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree6,539 (34.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 34.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College9.5%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate34.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,548 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$356,200 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,949/mo
Total Housing Units11,671
Vacant Units1,080

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Barnegat, NJ

Barnegat is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,936 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Barnegat is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,548 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Barnegat is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $356,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,949 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barnegat is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barnegat
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08005 25,936 $92,548 $356,200 $1,949 7.9% 41.4% 89.3%