City

Manahawkin, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥27,599Population
💰$115,456Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$377,100Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓46.7%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic8.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads46.7% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma260 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,858 (29.6%)
Some College2,134 (10.8%)
Associates2,311 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,417 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree7,835 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College10.8%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,456 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$377,100 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,756/mo
Total Housing Units14,182
Vacant Units3,107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Manahawkin, NJ

Manahawkin is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,599 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Manahawkin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,456 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Manahawkin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $377,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,756 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manahawkin is well-educated. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Manahawkin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08050 27,599 $115,456 $377,100 $1,756 4.4% 46.7% 89.5%