City

Seaside Heights, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥3,625Population
💰$75,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.9Median Age
🏠$583,000Median Home Value▲ 109% above avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.4% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 10.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.7%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian0.7%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
7%
25–44
13%
45–64
38%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.3%)
HS Graduate840 (29.8%)
Some College275 (9.8%)
Associates312 (11.1%)
Bachelors204 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,150 (40.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 40.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate40.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$583,000 ▲ 109% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,437/mo
Total Housing Units5,319
Vacant Units3,391

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Seaside Heights, NJ

Seaside Heights is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,625 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.9 years.

Economically, Seaside Heights is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $75,000 is near the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Seaside Heights is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $583,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,437 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seaside Heights is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.07%).

Seaside Heights, NJ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Seaside Heights
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08751 3,625 $75,000 $583,000 $1,437 7.3% 48.1% 63.5%