City

Tuckerton, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Ocean County  ·  New Jersey

👥25,211Population
💰$87,449Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$323,500Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 2.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Black2.7%
Asian1.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma228 (1.2%)
HS Graduate6,729 (36.1%)
Some College2,458 (13.2%)
Associates2,223 (11.9%)
Bachelors1,627 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree5,358 (28.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 28.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate28.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,449 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$323,500 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,760/mo
Total Housing Units12,982
Vacant Units2,246

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Tuckerton, NJ

Tuckerton is a city in New Jersey, located in Ocean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 25,211 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Tuckerton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,449 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tuckerton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $323,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,760 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tuckerton is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tuckerton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
08087 25,211 $87,449 $323,500 $1,760 4.3% 37.5% 82.9%