Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 42.2% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,005 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 141,160 (33.8%) |
| Some College | 43,901 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 50,360 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 33,890 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 143,309 (34.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $88,333 ▲ 16% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $398,039 ▲ 43% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,703/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 294,380 |
| Vacant Units | 53,668 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ocean County is located in New Jersey and encompasses 32 ZIP codes spanning 27 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 644,819 residents. With a median age of 41.47, it is a middle-aged county.
Ocean County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $88,333 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Ocean County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $398,039 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,702. Homeownership rates are high at 77.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ocean County are primarily White (81.78%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Ocean County, NJ is a middle-income area in New Jersey. The 32 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08005 | Barnegat | 25,936 | $92,548 | $356,200 | $1,949 | 7.9% | 41.4% |
| 08006 | Barnegat Light | 473 | $104,583 | $1,105,600 | — | 17.8% | 76.3% |
| 08721 | Bayville | 22,464 | $104,361 | $353,900 | $1,595 | 7.1% | 39.3% |
| 08008 | Beach Haven | 6,938 | $116,544 | $1,083,100 | $1,664 | 7.6% | 68.7% |
| 08722 | Beachwood | 11,002 | $102,043 | $307,500 | $2,236 | 2.9% | 35.6% |
| 08723 | Brick | 32,033 | $103,953 | $374,400 | $1,652 | 6.5% | 39.3% |
| 08724 | Brick | 41,573 | $98,771 | $364,700 | $1,767 | 5.8% | 45.2% |
| 08731 | Forked River | 21,136 | $93,267 | $360,000 | $2,080 | 6.0% | 42.5% |
| 08732 | Island Heights | 1,552 | $107,837 | $496,800 | $2,036 | 2.9% | 66.9% |
| 08527 | Jackson | 58,366 | $109,059 | $460,600 | $1,693 | 4.7% | 48.1% |
| 08733 | Lakehurst | 2,864 | $80,792 | $225,800 | $1,730 | 5.3% | 25.8% |
| 08701 | Lakewood | 136,784 | $62,811 | $430,700 | $1,701 | 6.1% | 38.5% |
| 08734 | Lanoka Harbor | 8,028 | $121,033 | $387,300 | $1,504 | 4.5% | 44.6% |
| 08735 | Lavallette | 3,435 | $85,265 | $865,200 | — | 3.6% | 59.4% |
| 08050 | Manahawkin | 27,599 | $115,456 | $377,100 | $1,756 | 4.4% | 46.7% |
| 08759 | Manchester Township | 34,290 | $55,000 | $176,600 | $1,324 | 6.2% | 32.1% |
| 08738 | Mantoloking | 1,371 | $218,667 | $1,418,600 | — | 5.9% | 77.5% |
| 08533 | New Egypt | 6,892 | $101,982 | $471,500 | $1,662 | 5.2% | 45.3% |
| 08740 | Ocean Gate | 1,768 | $75,278 | $342,100 | $1,724 | 3.3% | 43.9% |
| 08741 | Pine Beach | 2,769 | $140,034 | $449,900 | $1,219 | 4.6% | 64.6% |
| 08742 | Point Pleasant Beach | 25,558 | $111,983 | $576,300 | $1,879 | 3.5% | 59.8% |
| 08751 | Seaside Heights | 3,625 | $75,000 | $583,000 | $1,437 | 7.3% | 48.1% |
| 08752 | Seaside Park | 2,254 | $75,865 | $779,000 | $1,402 | 3.9% | 65.4% |
| 08753 | Toms River | 64,788 | $101,648 | $377,200 | $1,742 | 4.6% | 45.6% |
| 08755 | Toms River | 29,266 | $81,077 | $379,600 | $1,484 | 5.5% | 39.8% |
| 08757 | Toms River | 35,652 | $56,133 | $253,200 | $1,714 | 6.7% | 28.9% |
| 08087 | Tuckerton | 25,211 | $87,449 | $323,500 | $1,760 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
| 08758 | Waretown | 8,010 | $103,877 | $455,900 | $1,239 | 7.8% | 43.6% |
| 08092 | West Creek | 3,182 | $97,058 | $473,600 | $1,408 | 3.9% | 43.3% |