City

Spring Lake, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Monmouth County  ·  New Jersey

👥8,205Population
💰$103,947Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂55.0Median Age
🏠$871,400Median Home Value▲ 213% above avg
🎓70.9%College Grads▲ 83% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1%Other: 2.3%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.3%
Asian1.0%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads70.9% ▲ 83% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma81 (1.3%)
HS Graduate835 (13.5%)
Some College331 (5.3%)
Associates558 (9%)
Bachelors441 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree3,947 (63.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 13.5%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 63.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad13.5%
Some College5.3%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate63.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,947 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$871,400 ▲ 213% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,775/mo
Total Housing Units5,109
Vacant Units1,075

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Spring Lake, NJ

Spring Lake is a city in New Jersey, located in Monmouth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,205 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55 years.

Economically, Spring Lake is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,947 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Spring Lake is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $871,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,775 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spring Lake is highly educated. 70.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Spring Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07762 8,205 $103,947 $871,400 $1,775 4.5% 70.9% 65.4%