City

Brick, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥73,606Population
💰$101,026Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$368,921Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 12.5%Black: 3.3%Asian: 1.7%Other: 2.7%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic12.5%
Black3.3%
Asian1.7%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty5.2% ▼ 48% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma458 (0.9%)
HS Graduate18,093 (34%)
Some College5,676 (10.7%)
Associates6,280 (11.8%)
Bachelors4,892 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree17,808 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College10.7%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,026 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$368,921 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,717/mo
Total Housing Units31,874
Vacant Units2,376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Brick, NJ

Brick is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 73,606 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.96 years.

Economically, Brick is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,026 is above the national average. Approximately 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Brick is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $368,921, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,716 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brick is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.83%).

Brick, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Brick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08723 32,033 $103,953 $374,400 $1,652 6.5% 39.3% 79.8%
08724 41,573 $98,771 $364,700 $1,767 5.8% 45.2% 83.4%