City

Lavallette, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥3,435Population
💰$85,265Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂62.8Median Age
🏠$865,200Median Home Value▲ 210% above avg
🎓59.4%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 6.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian0.4%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
4%
18–24
5%
25–44
9%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.76
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads59.4% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate697 (24.4%)
Some College143 (5%)
Associates313 (10.9%)
Bachelors233 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree1,467 (51.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 5%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 51.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College5.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate51.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
82%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,265 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$865,200 ▲ 210% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units7,244
Vacant Units5,291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Lavallette, NJ

Lavallette is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,435 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.8 years.

Economically, Lavallette is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,265 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lavallette is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $865,200, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lavallette is well-educated. 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lavallette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08735 3,435 $85,265 $865,200 3.6% 59.4% 83.5%