City

Ocean Grove, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥3,033Population
💰$74,410Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂62.3Median Age
🏠$764,200Median Home Value▲ 174% above avg
🎓73.8%College Grads▲ 90% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic8.9%
Black1.5%
Asian2.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
1%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
41%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.66
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads73.8% ▲ 90% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
HS Graduate333 (12.8%)
Some College143 (5.5%)
Associates203 (7.8%)
Bachelors135 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree1,778 (68.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 68.6%Edu
HS Grad12.8%
Some College5.5%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate68.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,410 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$764,200 ▲ 174% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,212/mo
Total Housing Units2,831
Vacant Units1,115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
70%
About Ocean Grove, NJ

Ocean Grove is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,033 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.3 years.

Economically, Ocean Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,410 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean Grove is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $764,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,212 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean Grove is highly educated. 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ocean Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07756 3,033 $74,410 $764,200 $1,212 5.5% 73.8% 61.7%