City

Ocean Gate, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥1,768Population
💰$75,278Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$342,100Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 1.1%Asian: 2.4%Other: 5.2%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Black1.1%
Asian2.4%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (2%)
HS Graduate511 (41.9%)
Some College84 (6.9%)
Associates65 (5.3%)
Bachelors122 (10%)
Graduate Degree413 (33.9%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 5.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 33.9%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College6.9%
Associates5.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate33.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
64%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,278 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$342,100 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,724/mo
Total Housing Units1,231
Vacant Units477

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Ocean Gate, NJ

Ocean Gate is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,768 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Ocean Gate is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,278 is near the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean Gate is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $342,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,724 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean Gate is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.89%).

Ocean Gate, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Ocean Gate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08740 1,768 $75,278 $342,100 $1,724 3.3% 43.9% 80.8%